The final day of the workshop began in earnest, with the presentation on “Integration of
nature-based infrastructure in design of energy efficient Hospitals” setting off a lively
discussion on green design in Architectural practice.

The papers that followed touched on;
The Urban regeneration plan for old town Mombasa, Tuti Island’s Taya flood management
strategies, Influence of design on adaptability of buildings, Adaptation of indigenous science
to climate-change-induced environmental challenges in select Nigerian and Kenyan
communities, Integration of Art as a core concept of sustainability in Architecture, The role
of culture in place-making, and The interplay of user needs and architectural design and form
of Libraries.

The afternoon session featured a panel discussion on Sustainable Architecture, Affordable
Housing and climate change, that was moderated by AAK President, Arch. Florence Nyole.
The panel members included built environment specialists well versed in both academia as
well as professional practice.

The workshop was brought to a close by Prof. Maringa, who stressed on the importance of
fostering collaboration and linkages across academic institutions, as well as with the
professional practitioners.