Local environmental design experts point to a time when Kenya was a leader in erecting green buildings that responded well to local climate. When Europeans came to East Africa, their permanent buildings were of the classical architecture style. By mid 20th century, the Europeans imported into East Africa modern architecture that still spotted green design. City Market, Norwich Union Building, the first phase of Parliament Building - all in Nairobi - belong to this period. We now need to focus on specialised training at masters and PhD levels in environmental design in architecture if we are to reverse the unsustainable trend,” said Musau Kimeu, one of the country’s leading environmental design experts.

Source: Standard Digital September 28, 2016 20:52 UTC