Q. Why do you need Community at a time of rapid change? I think going forward you will need to embed yourself in one to survive and thrive. It also increases the surface area of being lucky. Your thoughts? #CommunityTip

#CommunityTip Beat Kenya's tropical heat with cross-ventilation! 1. Position windows on opposite walls for optimal airflow 2. Incorporate high-level vents to release hot air 3. Use adjustable louvers for controlled ventilation 4. Align building orientation with prevailing winds Pro Tip: Combine with shading to maximize comfort. 🌬️ #PracticeNotes #MjengoHub

#CommunityTip “We cannot design African futures using European templates." In our quest for progress, let's root our architecture in African narratives; blending tradition with innovation to create spaces that truly resonate with our people and places. A house like this plus a small terrace in the village makes sense. It is not too big and does not shout.

#CommunityTip The problem with telling the truth is that you will end up with no customer. For example, this is what the great Hassan Fathy would say about this design: The 'Lakeside Modern A-Frame Retreat' embodies the very concrete imperialism and cultural disconnection I fought against: A pitched-roof Western typology imported for snowy climes, unsuited to Kenya's humid lakeside with its rains and breezes. It squanders the budget on imported steel and glass rather than empowering locals with their earth.” Utajenga Kweli? This explains why contractors play to the tune of their client and end up building funny things. Contractors are not Magicians. You will get what you push 🫶🏿📝✍🏿 Big Q. Are A-Frames an appropriate design in Kenya? 🇰🇪

#CommunityTip This video shows what 105 Square Metres means. Most people are not able to spartially conceive space and translate what Y Square Metres means. Chinese are selling it for 12.3m Meaning, their rate per square metre at the point of selling is Kes. 117,142.8 This includes the cost of marketing, billboards, land, approvals, and his air ticket from China. 🇨🇳 x.com/_dcpnation/status/2012…

#CommunityTip Architectural showdown: Bungalow vs Maisonette in Kenyan real estate 1. Bungalows shine in simplicity and quick construction 2. Maisonettes excel in modern designs and vertical expansion Which style elevates your vision? Let's discuss! #MjengoHub

#CommunityTip Pros of Bungalows vs. Maisonettes in Kenyan Architecture: Bungalows: - Easy accessibility - Shorter build time - Slightly cheaper. You get more square metres for the same coin 🪙 Maisonettes: - Efficient land use - Potential rental income from additional floors - The upper floor is like buying extra land If going vertical does not improve your borrowed views (better sunset, neighbourhood, forest, or trees planted by the jirani, etc.), then just build a bungalow. Which suits your lifestyle? #ArchitectureKE #RealEstateTrends

#CommunityTip 💭 Debating Bungalow vs Maisonette for your Kenyan build? Consider costs: 📝 Bungalows are cheaper to construct but use more land. 📝 Maisonettes save on plot size but add stairs and maintenance. Which fits your budget? Let's discuss! #MjengoHub

Blueprints for the Future #CommunityTip: Urban planning in Kenya must prioritize community spaces. Envision blueprints that include green parks amid concrete jungles, fostering social bonds. What's one change you'd blueprint for your neighborhood? My contribution to sanity is this proposal for Small Parks Everywhere. Would you be open to owning and running a small Community Park? @MainaKaibere "Green Spaces: A Blueprint for Urban Serenity and Healthier Living." podcity.ke/importance-of-urb… June 27, 2023 (7 min read)

#CommunityTip 📝✍🏿🏡 Building your first home in Kenya? Assemble the right team: Hire a certified architect for innovative designs. Choose experienced contractors with local references. Talk to a structural engineer. Have you heard about project managers? Don’t forget you need an electrical and mechanical engineer Don't forget a quantity surveyor to manage costs. You can get all these services from a design and build firm. Do not take advice from people who are not where you want to be. Join #MjengoHub Community. We are interested in learning, growing and ownership Your future home awaits! x.com/i/communities/16699966…

#CommunityTip Avoid these pitfalls when buying rural Kenyan land for your next project: • Skipping surveys - leads to boundary disputes One boundary dispute can derail an entire project. • Ignoring infrastructure access - crucial for construction logistics Access matters but it is over hyped. You can technically build anywhere in Kenya except a war zone. • Overlooking environmental regs - impacts architecture plans Avoid building on riparian lands. • Ignoring the weather of the place. - You do not want to struggle growing trees, grass and other plants 🌱 Building is already tough. Why make your future life miserable? Buy land that has good soil. #Ownership 🏡🚪

#CommunityTip On How to Achieve Professional Registration (Graduate Quantity Surveyor) This is for those graduate Quantity Surveyors in the community who target to obtain BORAQS Registration Certificate enabling independent QS practice in Kenya. The period is 18 to 24 months. It makes for a good goal in the coming year 2026. 1/n

A portfolio shows your effort, growth, and commitment to learning. Start simple, improve as you go, and let your work speak for you. #KnowledgeFriday #CommunityTip #GDGoC #Google #TechCommunity #StudentsInTech

#CommunityTip for Contractors. Do your work, and I shall know you. Do your work, and you shall reinforce yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance #MjengoHub #MjengoElimu

#CommunityTip Have a great week! And may you learn something new 🔥

#️⃣ #CommunityTip 💡 If you find useful content elsewhere, you can always share it with the community under the relevant pinned hashtag 1. This makes it easier to find that content in future 2. This will allow you to share knowledge with others without learning less 3. You can then share the community with others using this link: x.com/i/communities/16699966… This is an efficient way of sharing and growing relevant Knowledge.

💬 What are we buying today? Drop your top picks below and let’s see where everyone’s putting their faith! #CryptoBuys #WhatToBuy #CommunityTip

Managing a big community is a lot of work and stress, but if you nurture it well, it will pay off. Community is the strongest 💪 weapon you can have in this space as a builder 👷‍♂️ #CommunityTip

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Tadi saya terima persoalan ini daripada member WhatsApp CommunityTip Kewangan dari Wakanda, yang berbunyi: "Assalamualaikum Tuan, saya nak tanya. Zaman sekarang masih relevan ke simpan 10% daripada gaji? Adakah semakin bertambah ekoran kenaikan harga barang atau sebagainya.. Terima kasih" Al-jawab: Waalaikumsalam. Jika halangan utk menyimpan itu ialah harga barang naik, kita ada beberapa pilihan, antaranya 1. Kurangkan simpanan 2. Tambahkan ilmu kewangan dan tambah pendapatan. Agak-agak mana yg lebih sesuai? Jika saya, akan memilih untuk menambahkan ilmu kewangan dan tambah pendapatan. Jangan lupa follow @afyanIFP utk lagi tip-tip kewangan dari Wakanda.