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ABSTRACT: Neglection of climatic patterns in buildings have resulted to severe energy loss throughout Kenya with its climatic conditions. The results of excess consumption of fuels have an impact on the environment pollution. The aim of the research is to look back to Kenya’s vernacular homes and reflect how they were designed to shelter them from climatic conditions and how interpretation can be made to meet the requirements of modern living. Vernacular homes were chosen in comparison with modern building because their main characteristics is that they are designed with a deep understanding and esteem towards nature. With the awareness of global environment vernacular homes in Kenya can be designed to meet the requirements of the modern living …show more content…

She also has large variation of climatic conditions, experiencing both hot and dry seasons. On the dry seasons the day temperature are usually around 230C to 280 C. On the wet season, temperatures are between 25°C and 27°C. At lower altitudes, daytime temperatures are more consistent and hover at 30°C. The total annual precipitation is about 900mm. The coastal regions experiences Monsoon winds from the Indian Ocean making it experiences hot and humid climate. The central region in Kenya experiences hot and dry climate. The Average temperature is 17 °C and has a monthly temperature varying by 3.5°C. precipitation average is 900 mm and receives an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day. …show more content…

as a result, most energy is required to cool the surrounding. Vernacular houses in Kenya are mostly built with the nearby materials and are both very environmental friendly. 4.TYPES OF VERNACULAR HOMES IN KENYA Kenya consists of multiple ethnic groups which have different vernacular homes. The focus on major types of vernacular homes that are vastly been built are the Maasai, Rendile and Taita. 4.1 THE MAASAI The Maasai home is called as ‘enkaji’. The houses were temporary homes because the Maasi were nomadic. The homes consist of simple frames structure which were built from twigs, soil, grass and cow dung. Wood was from Oiti tree resists termites and insects which is mostly found in both highlands and lowlands area. All the materials used to create the home are found within the nearby environment. The roof is overlaid with dry grass. The wall consists of soil, cow dung and ashes mixed together. The general size is (3m x 5m x 1.5m tall).

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