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    DAID Book of Research Abstracts and Design Project Synopses
    (Kenyatta University, 2024) Maringa, Paul Mwangi; Omenya, Alfred Odhiambo; Elnaggar, Rehab Hamdi; Maina, Wairimu
    The research abstracts highlight critical investigations in different thematic areas that include environmental design, culture and architecture, smart building technologies, equity in education, medical facilities, and urban planning strategies. These studies are grounded in the local contexts where the specific issues under inquiry arise. Despite this focus on context, the various studies reflected here are aligned with global architectural trends, aiming to provide practical solutions to real-world issues. Students have explored topics ranging from bioclimatic principles and sustainable resource management to cutting-edge construction technologies, offering insights that contribute to the advancement of architectural knowledge and practice. In addition to the research, the design projects in this book demonstrate a diverse range of architectural concepts and solutions. From public facilities to urban resource centers, these projects showcase innovative design strategies that integrate functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. The students have employed advanced technologies and materials while maintaining a strong connection to local culture and environmental factors. Together, these works illustrate the potential of the next generation of architects to lead the industry in creating sustainable, resilient, and inspiring spaces that meet the needs of communities today and in the future
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    DAID Forum for Research and Design Solutions: Sports, Commercial Centres and High Rise Office Building Research and Design Solutions
    (Kenyatta University, 2024) Maringa, Paul Mwangi; Elnaggar, Rehab Hamdi; Gathua, Moses Kimani
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    Tertiary Treatment of Municipal wastewater from Lagoons: Use of Constructed Wetlands and UV irradiation
    (Scholars' Press, 2014) Omosa, I.B.
    Water is less available on the African continent than any other yet it is almost common knowledge that there is a significant lack of proper wastewater treatment in most of the continent’s countries thereby exposing the scarce water resource to pollution.The inadequacy in treatment stems from a number of reasons that include lack of tertiary systems for extended treatment. Often the reason is financial, but it is also due to an ignorance of low-cost wastewater treatment processes and of the economic benefits of treated wastewater reuse.Since most African countries belong to the low income category, the choice of interventions against sustainability is a key issue. With this in mind, processes that use relatively more land and are lower in energy consumption are therefore more attractive. Again, the tropical climate enjoyed by most African countries is salubrious enough to support a number of low-cost biological wastewater treatment technologies for extended treatment. Constructed wetlands exhibit characteristic properties like utilization of natural processes, simple construction, simple operation and maintenance and cost effectiveness and are well suited for tropical climates.