OVERVIEW

The project site is located along Alozi Estate Rd. in Nairobi, Kenya. This address is situated in one of Nairobi’s Northern suburbs called Garden Estate. This suburb and the surrounding communities represent the amalgamation of both local and global urban concepts. This is a result of native cultures merging with international trends and colonial impositions. Varied housing and architectural typologies emerged from this convergence to form a richly diverse vernacular of the surrounding built environment.

This particular site is ideal for the scope of this project primarily because of its proximity to the target user groups. The suburb in which it is located and the surrounding localities make up a range of backgrounds and income levels that align with the demographics of the student body. The surrounding topography and lack of harsh weather conditions also contribute to the effectiveness of the site.

Range of Angles at Which the Sun Sets Annually Range of Angles at Which the Sun Rises Annually Range of Positions the Sun Takes Throughout the Day

The building is situated on a plot of land solely utilized for educational purposes. These school grounds include multiple playing fields, adjacent boarding facilities, and ample parking for both buses and cars. The topography is abundant with vegetation and reflects the overall climate of the surrounding geographic area. Because the site is not located directly within Nairobi’s central business district, it does not receive as much impact from the urban micro climate within the city. The general geographic location is directly adjacent to the equator resulting in two annual seasons: wet and dry. Temperatures do not fluctuate greatly, but average precipitation rates vary greatly depending on the season. The proximity to the equator also results in an acute angle of sunlight nearly year round. The range of the sun’s path is demonstrated in Diagram 05.