Events

Battle for Vice Chairmanship as AAK goes to the polls

The Architectural Association of Kenya members will be electing a new governing council before their 44th AGM to be held on Friday, 25th March 2011. Incumbent chairman, Arch. Steven Oundo, is largely expected to retain his seat for a second term with indications that he will be running for the seat unopposed. Arch. Oundo has … Continue reading »

BORAQS Examinations for 2011

Architect Eric Kigada of Planning Systems talks about Nairobi’s Urban Plan and how to build sustainable architecture in this city of four million.

Eric Kigada is an Architectural Engineer and member of the both the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) and the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (BORAQS). He has worked in Kenya and Germany on various projects. He is currently working with Planning Systems Services Ltd on projects including new factories; real … Continue reading »

Africa Symposium, October 5-7, 2011

The International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) and Jomo Kenyatta University are planning to hold an Symposium on African Landscape Architecture Education and Practice this year in Kenya. Below is the first announcement for the Landscape Architecture Education and Practice in Africa Symposium to be held in Kenya this coming October 5-7th.  A detailed programme will follow. Included will be … Continue reading »

The “Rogue” Ambassador Adresses Kenyan Architects during the AAK Chairman’s Dinner

US Ambassador, Michael Ranneberger, who is quickly gaining fame as the “rogue ambassador” due to the current cable releases by Wikileaks was the chief guest at the AAK chairman’s dinner held at Laico Regency on 9th December, 2010. His speech was broad and touched on both political and technical matters. The current saga involving Wikileaks … Continue reading »