When clients come up to me the number one question I get asked is “how much for a three bedroom house?”. Of which I always answer “it depends”. Some engage further, others insist on the one figure while others let it go. Yes the cost of a project matters but it’s always hard to estimate […]
Author Archives: nkorera
Chasing the green stamp
This term is common amongst architects in Uganda but it essentially means that after 5 years of school, you need to go through another 2 years of training before you can be a certified architect. And with that you are given a green stamp to officially stamp drawings and documents. Now you would think it’s […]
The last creative thought
It’s as if the job market is where creativity goes to die. I don’t say that just because I am a designer but I have heard my friends from other disciplines complain of the same thing. My favorite Youtubers are taking brakes from the platform because they feel they can’t create authentically once sponsorships start. […]
5 things to consider when buying land for your home
When people are looking to buy land to build their homes, especially in Uganda, they look at two main things. The cost of the property and distance to the main road, property brokers tend to write only that piece of information on their sites. If the buyer is a bit more exposed then they’ll pass by […]
