• An Assessment of Project Management Tools and Techniques Application in Infrastructure Projects in Tanzania 

  Chang’ah, Anthony Oliver (Ardhi University, 2023)

  Project management tools and techniques are vital for the success of construction projects. Nonetheless, it was revealed that the use of project management tools and techniques is influenced by a number of factors that can ...
• Housing Standards and the Built Environment Tanzania 

  Kimaryo, Emil A. (University of Newcastle upon Tyne, 1983)

  The most quoted factors which contribute to the problem of urban housing in many developing countries are the inappropriate housing standards and improper mobilisation of the housing resources, the standards take into ...
• Development of a Social Capital Model for Organization Performance of Building Contractors in Tanzania 

  Luvara, Valentine George Mruma (Ardhi University, 2020)

  Social capital has increasingly been viewed as a resource that organizations can utilize for organizational advantages and in turn enhance their performance Yet, there are deficiencies in knowledge on how to exploit this ...
• Vacancy in Buildings in Growing cities: The case of Dar es Salaam Central Business District, Tanzania 

  Mkonyi, Arnold; Swai, Ombeni; Mosha, Livin (International Journal of Development and Sustainability, 2023)

  This study aims to explore vacancies in buildings in the urban context and recommend measures to minimize them. Mixed methods for data collection were used to gather information from a purposively sampled set of buildings ...
• Nexus Between Indigenous Dwellings and Eco-tourism: Case of Pastoral Communities Along National Parks 

  Ayubu, Godfrey (Ardhi University & Hasselt University, 2021)

  This thesis traces the Maasai’s building culture as heritage and the effect of environmental conservation on the contested fragile natural environment in which the Maasai have co existed with wildlife for centuries. ...
• Macro and Micro Observations Towards Signs of Climate Change and its Immediate Socio-Economic Impacts to Urban Society: Case Study of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania 

  Swai, Ombeni (The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Responses, 2014)

  Rationale: Climate change is a phenomenon that still brings mix feelings to the humankind amid its obvious alarming implications to the fragile globe in which we live today. However, the efforts to curb it could be hampered ...
• Macro and Micro Permeability Attributed to Eurocentric and Afrocentric-Evolved Spaces-Case of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania 

  Swai, Ombeni (City, Culture and Society, 2013)

  This paper discusses about the process of evolution and existence of permeable spaces attributed to the European Colonial Planning System “Eurocentric” and later to local and informal evolution of other commercial spaces ...
• Architectural Perspectives on Informalization of Formal Settlements: Case of Sinza Neighbourhood in Dar es Salaam 

  Vedasto, R. V; Mrema, L. K (Online Journal of Social Sciences Research, 2013)

  This paper analyzes the causes and effects of informalization of buildings and public open spaces through case study methodology in an officially planned Sinza settlement in the rapidly urbanizing Dar es Salaam. The study ...
• Housing and Land Challenges in Tanzania 

  Mosha, Livin (Prime Journal of Social Science (PJSS), 2012)

  Over one billion of world population residing in towns and cities are dwelling in inadequate housing. Each person has the right to standard living, adequate food, clothing, and all necessary social services. Adequate housing ...
• Walking in Transforming Housing Cityscapes a Case of Kariakoo Urban Centre in Tanzania 

  Mosha, Faustine; Mosha, Livin (Online Journal of Social Sciences Research, 2012)

  Over one billion of world population residing in towns and cities are dwelling in inadequate housing. Each person has the right to standard living, adequate food, clothing, and all necessary social services. Adequate housing ...
• Imposition of Architectural and Spatial Planning Concepts into Local Dwelling Culture 

  Mosha, Livin (Prime Journal of Business Administration and Management, 2011)

  Rural settlements in Africa are mostly made up of dwelling compound clusters of which each dwelling compound comprises small buildings constructed out of available local resources. Moreover, contemporary dwelling compounds ...
• Global Shelter Adequacy: A Case Study Analysis of Tanzania 

  Mosha, Livin (Journal of African Real Estate Research, RICS, 2010)

  Globally, millions of people have inadequate access to shelter which includes include sufficiency in housing, water, electricity, sanitation, health, privacy and security. Over and above this, there are many people who are ...
• Transformation of Residential Units into Commercial Spaces in the Central Business District of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania 

  Baruti, M (Building Physics Journal of Netherlands, Bouwfysica, 2009)

  This study explores energy efficient building technologies, specifically in hot and humid climates. The study focuses on optimization of design parameters and climate-based indoor temperature standards. Previous studies ...
• Transformation of Residential Units into Commercial Spaces in the Central Business District of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania 

  Ombeni, Swai; Deguchi, Atsushi (Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 2009)

  This study aims to clarify the relationship that existed between traditional building functions and building components as well as to explain the way the change of building function relates to new space uses in the Kariakoo ...
• Transformation Process of Natives' Settlement in Central Commercial District of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania 

  Swai, Ombeni; Deguchi, Atsushi (Journal of Architecture and Planning, 2008)

  This study offers a preliminary understanding of transformation process which has taken place within the City of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania focusing on Kariakoo area. The paper discusses intensively the process, typologies ...
• Architectural and Planning Lessons from Previous Human Settlement Policies in Tanzania 

  Mosha, Livin (Journal of Africa Real Estate Research, 2008)

  Rural architectural and planning qualities cannot be ignored in human settlement policies. This paper underscores the extent at which rural architectural and planning rural qualities were either incorporated or ignored in ...
• Influences of Colonial Policies to Evolving Process and Growth of Urban Structure in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 

  Swai, Ombeni; Deguchi, Atsushi (Journal of Human Environment Studies-Kyushu University, 2007)

  This study intends to present and demonstrate the city of Dar es Salaam as an example of cities in Developing countries which originated from multi-colonial settings for centuries. This study demonstrates various colonial ...
• Professional Accreditation of Bachelor of Architecture Degree Programme in Tanzania. 

  Mosha, Livin (The Journal of Construction Business, 2007)

  Internationally, higher learning educational programmes should be accredited by recognized internal and external quality assurance institutions. Objectively, accreditation is aimed at quality assurance of the study programme ...
• Keeping the Place: A Methodology for Culture – Specific Design with a Case Study in Tanzania 

  Shannon, Chance; Mosha, Livin (The Journal of Inclusive Design Education, 2003)

  Places occur where forces of the natural, built, and cultural landscape intertwine to offer unique experiences. Quality places generally hold meaning for inhabitants, contribute significantly to the population’s cultural ...
• Architectural Contribution towards Active Ageing: A Case of Dar es Salaam Tanzania 

  Kalugila, Shubira L.; Tesha, Winnie F. (International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Invention, 2018)

  Wants and needs change overtime as people age. At old age, options are reduced and elderly are going through a lot of changes in this stage of their life and tend to suffer from depression and feeling of isolation. Most ...

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