In this episode we have partnered with Autodesk Construction Solutions to look at a new approach to housing construction in Kenya. 

We take a look at how a local architecture, engineering and construction firm, BuildX, is working with modern methods of construction – manufacturing modular units offsite – to produce housing on a scale, and at a price, that will help ease the deficit and hopefully provide homes for tens of thousands of Kenyans. 

And we learn how a return to more traditional materials – especially timber, coupled with modern engineering – will help make the housing sector more sustainable…in more ways than one.

Guests:

Etta Madete, Architect at BuildX Studio and Lecturer, University of Nairobi

James Mitchell, Co-founder of BuildX Studio

Nathan King, Senior Industry Engagement Manager for the Autodesk Technology Centres focusing on Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Supporter:

Autodesk Construction Solutions combines advanced technology, a unique builders network and predictive insights to connect people and data across the entire building lifecycle. The powerful portfolio of software and services in the Autodesk Construction Cloud brings together Assemble, BIM 360, BuildingConnected and PlanGrid.

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