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madammary
#11 Posted : Tuesday, January 10, 2012 7:22:37 PM
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actually i was asking if this technology exists here in kenya and whether it would be cost effective- https://www.thenaturalhome.com/drystackblock.htm

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bebeto
#12 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 3:02:47 PM
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For those interested, you can check MAKIGA engineering services, along Lokitaung road, industrial area.

impressive technology...and "promises" of cost savings if implemented. can even be DIY thing.
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majimaji
#13 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 5:05:16 PM
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GGK wrote:
Do you mean stabilized soil blocks?

A4architec has done some very nice analysis and concluded that no significant saving would be realized unless a holistic approach is adopted and all elements of construction are taken into consideration.

See the link: Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks Construction Costs Savings in Kenya


Ditto that. The brick making machine alone is 90k.
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a4architect.com
#14 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 6:10:57 PM
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walling consists of 10 to 15% of the total cost of construction so no major changes in overall cost of construction if only walling savings are realised. SIPs, SSB intervention in only walling will not realise much if other elements eg roof, foundation, windos etc are not considered.
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seppuku
#15 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 6:18:20 PM
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@a4architect.com, I ask again. Anything on Structurally Insulated Panels?
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Bachuma Gate
#16 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 6:27:55 PM
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http://www.wazua.co.ke/f...px?g=posts&m=399820

http://www.businessdaily...1/-/h8wupz/-/index.html

I still suggest you find time and go to the Chinese building centre. There is high potential of savings.

DOH
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a4architect.com
#17 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 6:28:25 PM
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what type of info on SIP? Costing, durability, different types , availability e.t.c. e.t.c
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seppuku
#18 Posted : Monday, May 13, 2013 9:09:44 PM
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a4architect.com wrote:
what type of info on SIP? Costing, durability, different types , availability e.t.c. e.t.c


Mainly local availability (there used to be some info on afrohomes.co.ke but not anymore), cost, durability, design limitations... I'd really appreciate that.
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a4architect.com
#19 Posted : Tuesday, May 14, 2013 10:29:02 AM
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@seppuku check here for more details about SIP in Kenya http://a4architect.com/2...l-housing-in-kenya-2013/
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seppuku
#20 Posted : Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:49:45 AM
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[quote=a4architect.com]@seppuku check here for more details about SIP in Kenya http://a4architect.com/2...-housing-in-kenya-2013/[/quote]

Thanks a4architect.com. So in NBI you wouldn't expect significant cost savings by using SIPs... I see.
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