An architect is a person that has undergone enough training and has been licensed to plan, design and oversee the construction of buildings (according to Wikipedia). An architect in Kenya has the exact same responsibility when it comes to making sure that buildings and construction is made safe for everyone. Being highly trained in that, an architect in Kenya should be consulted every time a person wants to put up any particular building.
While putting up structures an architect has the help of engineers to make sure that the building’s electrification systems are properly put in place, that it is structurally sound, clean water is accessible and that there is proper drainage to the already used water. An architect in Kenya works with the quantity surveyor to make sure that the building cost is regulated and that the materials to be used are appropriate for construction.
So what does an architect in Kenya do during normal building operations?
- Come up with a feasibility study on how the developments of the building are going
- Get instructions from building developers and prepare sketches that can allow feasibility studies to be made.
- Coming up with schematic designs which he later has to forward to the Local Authorities for approval. This is done on behalf of the developers.
- Supply the developers with advice on why mechanical, structural, civil, electrical engineers and quality surveyors need to be part of the construction. Interior designers also need to be consulted.
- They the construction of the building as it is coming up.
- Apart from giving the advice on other people needed, he is needed to coordinate all of them to ensure the final product is perfect.
- Manage the building project on behalf of the clients by making sure that it is completed within the stipulated time.
If one is planning to put up any construction in Kenya it is wise to let an architect in Kenya guide you through on how to achieve the best results from your construction. A lot of buildings are collapsing a year or even months after construction because the developer did not consult any architect in Kenya. A good place to find a competent architect in Kenya is on the Architectural Association of Kenya website. The term cheap is expensive comes to reality in a lot of cases when developers do not consult any architects whilst constructing their buildings. Sit down with that architect and get the right facts and designs for your building.
