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Cover Story
THE BEST OF ZANZIBAR MBWENI ECO FRIENDLY APARTMENTS 24 10
News Brief
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Clients Voice
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What makes a home green
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Tree House designs
38 How Drone Technology is Changing the Real Estate sector
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Building a Perfect city
42 Your checklist for Greem Renorvation
Q&A with Leonard Mhongole-a town planning expert
46 Book Review
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h e Property International Limited Magazine 17th issue features among others the Mbweni Eco friendly Apartments - sponsored by Zanzibar Social Security Fund (ZSSF), what our clients say, the Go-Green concepts, the drone technology and some careers excerpts. The proposed Mbweni Eco friendly Apartments is slated to be a game change in the property sector in Zanzibar when it comes to fruition in 2017. This is a flagship property development project by the ZSSF comprises of 252 set of apartments ranging from 2-4 bedrooms complete with several social amenities such as a conference centre, sports centre, children playing ground, playing area and commercial area among others. This unique property development to be constructed in phases will place its landmark in Zanzibar and unmistakeably add a new outlook of the city. The first phase of 70 apartments are expected to be ready by April 2017. These, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom apartments are expected to be sold at Tzs 168 Million, 190 Million and Tzs 249 million respectively. Our client of the month Mr Nasir had this to say, "PIL has enabled me get a valid Tittle Deed without much trouble and I would just like to encourage them to make their service even better." At Property International, we value our clients' feedback and to Mr Nasir's comments, we say thank you and we shall` definitely work on these comments. It appears now that the buzz word "Go-Green" will be around for a long time. From green house, green renovation, green plots, green technology, green building and a growing list of go-green one thing is certain, mankind has affected the ecology and environment negatively and It is now apparent we cannot continue this way.
Foreword All this green garb being taunted around is all in effort to restore or renovate environmental past glory. Let us leave a legacy, let us plant trees, let us protect the environment. In this issue, Property International has also featured two budding experts; one interior design and another in town planning. As for interior design, one easily appreciates a well-designed office or a house in terms of its interior. It is now a well-established notion that most corporate entities are taking their interior design and office space planning, very seriously. For more professional advice, do not hesitate to get in touch with Property International. Finally the work of the town planning experts cannot be under estimated when one looks at the poorly planned settlements such as Magomeni, Manzese and Kariakoo among many others, one can only conclude that a hefty price has to be paid in the course upgrading process of these settlements. It is our hope that town planners will create very coherent human settlements to avoid unplanned settlements which usually results in unnecessary demolitions, flooding, and difficulties in accessibility for the distribution of water, electricity and road services. A story is told of a man who brought a piece of land in unplanned settlement (read squatter) built a perimeter wall around the plot and packed his cars inside the compound. Soon many “squatters” like him built structures around the perimeter wall and the most dreaded thing happened - all passable paths were blocked and the car could not be removed! This is a big dilemma and can only be avoided by planning our cities in tandem with population growth.
MANAGING EDITOR'S NOTE
George Obado, Managing Editor
Quote of the Month “Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.” Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Green Living!
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n my 20’s I never really cared or interested to know about the concept of ‘Going green”. To me that was a terminology, I thought was relevant in developed countries, But as I grew and start living on my own, I came to find ways to cut energy cost in homes and creating monetary savings. It is the best thing to do. It is very important to educate people and instilling positive change by slashing energy use and emissions, saving water, reducing the volume of waste to landfill, and providing healthier places for people to work and live.” We still have a long way to go as a country, seeing the challenges of drainage systems and people living in very poor and dirty areas in many parts of our city. Going green should not be emphasized in the month of June only, but it should be an emphasis throughout the year. And it should be a concern to everyone. It is our duty to create a more connected, more interactive, more public conversation about how we live and construct our homes in creating our sustainable future.
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Emelda Mwamanga Editor In this issue, we present a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on the global movement and our collective mission to create sustainable built environments. Builders should pay attention to green designs, intelligent technologies and energy saving solutions. Solutions are focused on the high-end segments while the low and middle- income housing segment has the highest number of users, and also consumes the maximum amount of energies. With increase in population, demand of housing is also increasing both in the cities as well as rural. This is the reason that green constructions will contribute to sustainable development and environment protection. Green constructions have become more popular in the world and a vital development trend toward effective energy and natural resource use. The government must insist for the energy saving in buildings and put regulations on using renewable energy sources in constructions. This will be beneficial for us in long term.
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PIM. Issue no.17, June 2016 THE TEAM
E. Mwamanga Editor
Joseph Steven Creative & Design
Advertising & Marketing
Husna Abdul Babiker
Project Champions
See Green Future Hayat Abdul Aziz
Rhoda J. Mazara
Kudula Ramadhan Distribution
Latifa G. Cynthia
Amina Abdul
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For a growing number of buyers, finding a home with energy efficient features and a sustainable design is a big priority. Echoing this, many top architects and designers predict that building more resilient, sustainable homes is the top design trend for 2016. Builders are also going green, choosing to build new homes that feature Energy Star appliances and windows, programmable thermostats and using sustainable materials which climate concerns in mind. This month of June and July we need to promote the plastic free campaign. Where by we refuse to carry plastic bags from supermarkets and all sales outlets, we must requests for paper bags and should not dump plastic bags on the roads or leave them unattended. People should meet in their communities and bring seeds, saplings, fruits and other produce to swap and share. Finally we need to invest in cleaning for the ‘ Keep Dar Beautiful”. Clean the beaches, organizing workshops and make sure our city has a green shine. P.I.L wishes to see the local council and the community members with their leaders partnering in cleaning their environments and send us the photos while cleaning, we shall publish all the images to support the great job done by fellow Tanzanians.
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PIM. Issue no.17, June 2016 Upfront
News & Views
Tanzania: Govt Asks for TSh4.8 Trillion to Improve Infrastructure
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he government tabled a Sh4.8 trillion grand plan to improve infrastructure during the 2016/17 fiscal year, of which TSh700 billion will go towards the purchase of new aircraft and improvement of airports. This is in accordance with the budget estimates tabled by the minister for Works, Transportation and Communication, Prof Makame Mbarawa. The amount, which the minister asked the Parliament to approve as development allocation for his ministry, is equivalent to 46 per cent of the national development budget for next financial year pegged at Sh10.5 trillion. Prof Mbarawa asked the money for, among other things, the construction and rehabilitation or roads, railways, airports, ports, bridges, ferries, buying of new aircrafts for Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL and improvement of institutions under the ministry. The money will also be used in projects to decongest Dar es Salaam City through building of ring roads as well as a number of flyovers and construction of a new commuter railway in the country's commercial capital. According to the offer’s prospectus DSE’s demutualisation (transfer of ownership from members to shareholders), capital raising and selflisting is in line with Tanzanian government’s intention to strengthen the private sector to be able to play a key role as the engine of economic growth and social–economic development.
Tanzania: Revenues From Extractive Industries On the Increase DSE targets $3.35m as it opens sale of own shares The Dar es Stock Exchange (DSE) has started selling its shares to the public as part of a wider regional capital markets reform programme seeking to improve corporate governance and boost activities on the East African bourses. DSE is offering 15 million new shares to the public at a price of Tsh500 ($0.22) per share, with plans to raise a total of Tsh7.5 billion ($3.35 million) upon full subscription. The proceeds of the share offer will be used to upgrade the bourse’s core operating system, introduce new products and services and finance the company’s day-to-day operations. The offer opened on Monday (May 16) and closes on June 3, 2016. The new shares will be self-listed and start trading on the DSE on July 12, 2016.
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By Masembe Tambwe It was reported last year that government earnings from the extractive industry surged from 956 billion/- in 2013 to 1.221 trillion/- during the fiscal year 2014 which was according to findings of a report by the Tanzania Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (TEITI). The outgoing Chairman of TEITI, Judge (Rtd) Mark Bomani, noted with concern that the country could earn more from the lucrative industries if the government had implemented recommendations by the presidential commission which he chaired in 2008. Some of these recommendations included the royalty paid by mining companies should be increased from 3 to five per cent but the government reluctantly settled for 4 per cent of gross revenues rather than net profits as previously pegged. Others were that the companies should repatriate to Tanzania 60 per cent of their earnings but this has not been implemented at the expense of dwindling value of the local currency.
Go Green and observe World Green Building Week, says GBCSA
The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) will be joining Green Building Councils across the globe to celebrate World Green Building Week, and has invited all Africans to take part in the celebration by getting involved in making their homes and workspaces greener. The GBCSA will use the week, which takes place from 21 to 27 September 2016, to highlight the valuable contribution green buildings are making towards a sustainable future and, at the same time, encourage all Africans to join in powering positive change around the globe. Brian Wilkinson, GBCSA CEO, comments: “As of last year, South Africa ranked 18th in terms of biggest emitters of CO₂ – ninth as a proportion of GDP and 27th in terms of CO₂ emissions per person. Buildings account for 40% of end user energy consumption, 40% of solid waste and 12% of fresh water usage worldwide. These figures are alarming, and they highlight the need for more education around green building.”
Tanzania to enact law to regulate real estate business
Tanzanian Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, William Lukuvi, said that the government is finalizing drafting a new law aimed at regulating the real estate business. Lukuvi told the National Assembly in the east African country's political capital Dodoma that the bill for enacting the law will be tabled in the House in the next financial year. Tabling his ministry's budget for 2016/2017, Lukuvi said the new law will be designed to oversee investments in real estate, administer tenants' rights, increase
government revenue, control quality of buildings and its related services. Real estate is a growing business in Tanzania, east Africa's second largest economy. At the same time, Lukuvi said the Housing Micro-finance Fund, being coordinated by the Bank of Tanzania, has already started operations after receiving additional capital of 9 million U.S. dollars in 2015. The minister said the Dar es Salaam Community Bank (DCB) has been given 2.5 million dollars for issuing soft housing micro loans. Lukuvi urged other banks to establish mortgage and housing financing arms to enable many people to get decent houses.
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Client Voice Mimi ni mteja wa Property International Ltd (PIL). Ninawashukuru na kuwasifia utendaji wenu wa kazi kuwa ni mzuri. Nimepata kiwanja na hati iliyosajiliwa na wizara husika yangu bila usumbufu. Ingawa ningependa kuendelea kuwahosia mzidi kuongeza juhudi za kuwasaidia wateja wenu kwa ubora wa juu zaidi. Mimi ni mmoja wa mteja niliyeridhishwa na utendaji wa kazi mzuri wa Property international Ltd.
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What makes a home green Whether you’re a home buyer or a renter looking for a green home, how do you know if a home is truly green? What should you look for? This checklist will help you identify a truly green home that's better for your family's health, costs less to operate, and has fewer environmental impacts.
Building Design
The home should be oriented on its site to bring abundant natural daylight into the interior to reduce lighting requirements and to take advantage of any prevailing breezes. Windows, skylights, light monitors, light shelves, and other strategies should be used to bring daylight to the interior of the house. The exterior should have shading devices (sunshades, canopies, green screens and—best of all—deciduous trees), particularly on the southern and western facades and over windows and doors, to block the sun. Dual-glaze windows reduce heat. The roof should be a light-colored, heatreflecting Energy Star roof, or a green (landscaped) roof, to reduce heat absorption.
Green Building Materials
A green home will have been constructed or renovated with healthy, nontoxic building materials and furnishings, like low- and zero-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints and sealants and nontoxic materials like strawboard for the sub-flooring. Woodbased features should come from rapidly renewable sources like bamboo, but if tropical hard-woods are used, they must be certified. A green home uses salvaged materials like kitchen tiles and materials with significant recycled content.
Windows and Doors
Windows and exterior doors should be Energy Star rated, and they should seal tightly to avoid heat gain.
Energy Efficiency
A green home has energy-efficient lighting, heating, cooling, and water-heating systems. Appliances should be Energy Star rated.
Renewable Energy Location
New green homes and neighbourhoods must not be built on environmentally sensitive sites like prime farmland, wetlands, and endangered species habitats. The greenest development sites are “in-fill” properties like former parking lots, rail yards, shopping malls, and factories. Look for compact development where the average housing density is at least six units per acre. Your home should also be within easy walking distance of public transportation—like bus lines, light rail, and subway systems—so you can leave your car at home. Ideally, the home would be within walking distance of parks, schools, and stores. See how many errands you can carry out on a bicycle. That’s healthier for you, your wallet, and the environment.
Size
No matter how many green building elements go into your home, a 5,000-square-foot green home still consumes many more natural resources than a 2,000-square-foot green home. The larger home will also require more heating, air conditioning, and lighting. If you really want a sustainable home, choose a smaller size.
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Ideally, the home would generate some of its own energy from renewable sources using technologies like photovoltaic systems.
Water Efficiency
A green home has a water-conserving irrigation system and water-efficient kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Look for a rainwater collection and storage system, particularly in drier regions where water is increasingly scarce and expensive.
Indoor Environmental Quality
Natural daylight should reach at least 75 percent of the home’s interior. Natural ventilation (via building orientation, operable windows, fans, wind chimneys, and other strategies) should bring plentiful fresh air inside the house. The HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system should filter incoming air and vent stale air outside. The garage should not have any air-handling equipment or return ducts, and it should have an exhaust fan.
Landscaping
Vine-covered green screens, large canopy trees, and other landscaping should shade exterior walls, as well as the driveway, patios, and other “hard-scape” features, to minimize heat islands.
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Editors Pick
Tree house A
tree house literally meaning a unit that gains a critical amount of its structural support from trees. It is not very common in Tanzania, however there are various parts in Tanzania, such as Morogoro, Iringa, Njombe, Moshi and other regions, we see growth of so many trees, perhaps is ideal for people to build tree, houses. A tree house by its nature holds imagination from its unique perspective, a place of emotional creativity and a nostalgic childlike perspective. The tree house is a thing all its own, and is worth recognizing with it's own word For those who have farms, a tree house can be the farm house, that you go and stay at least once a week, and get chance to reflect and relax, enjoying the nature. Here's hoping you get a chance to sleep in a tree soon!
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THE BEST OF ZANZIBAR:
MBWENI ECO FRIENDLY APARTMENTS ZSSF was established under Section 4 of the Zanzibar Social Security Fund Act 1998 and re-enacted under section 4(1) of the ZSSF Act 2005 with the objective of providing social security to all eligible employees. The fund continues to invest in different portfolios such as Treasury Bills and Bonds, Government Stocks, fixed-term bank deposits, equity investments, call accounts, institutional loans, syndicated loans and in real estate. P.I.L editor, Emelda Mwamanga, spoke to the Zanzibar Social Security Fund (ZSSF) Managing Director Mr. Abdulwakil H Hafidh about the new project of Mbweni apartments.
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Q1: What has been ZSSF achievements from the time you started the security fund in Zanzibar?
Q2 : Can you briefly tell us what Mbweni Eco friendly apartments will constitute?
Ans: Achievements are so many. Looking back from the day ZSSF was established in 1998 with the aim of provision of social security to workers living in Zanzibar. We have managed to offer the service to more than 10% of the active labour force. Membership has increased from 24,785 in 1998 to 73,137 in 2015.
Ans: The product developed will comprise the following mix of 252 apartments, conference centre with capacity of 600 people, sports centre, children playing ground, praying area, and commercial unit. The need for this product design is to ease the channel of distribution where customer gets all his/her needs under one roof.
We have as well extend coverage to self employed people through voluntary scheme, made investments in area that will expand business opportunities, education, recreation and housing.
This product mix is essential to this area since the range of associated products will yield larger sales revenue when marketed together than if they are marketed individually or in isolation.
Our asset portfolio grew from TZS 1.6 billion in 1998 to TZS 214 billion in 2015. We have as well secure member’s security by providing timely social security benefit that cover different contingencies such invalidity, maternity and most important retirement. Our benefit payment reached TZS 12.2 billion as compared to TZS 404 million the time we initialized the exercise.
Q3: Why this project Ans: The need to have modern city, the demand for housing, the need to invest in property to enjoy benefit of diversification and hedging against various financial and market risk. Most important Mbweni is a prime area, well developed with proper infrastructure
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hence people with high income prefer to live there. In that aspects expectations are, modern apartments will be a quick sale for most high income earners. Proceeds from this investment will give the Fund capacity to open more housing schemes in other area. Q4: How many projects of this kind does ZSSF intend to construct in the region? Ans: ZSSF plan to build other estates in areas such as Mombasa(2 hectares), Vitongoji (10 hectares) na Tunguu (12.8 hectares). These will be affordable housing schemes that will allow a large segment of our members and the public to buy and own apartment at reasonable prices. Q5: Is this project sorely funded by the ZSSF or are there any other financiers that you partner with? Ans: At the moment ZSSF finance 100% the Mbweni eco friendly apartments. However other investors are welcome to join hands
especially on phase two of the project in which recreation areas and conference facilities will be developed. Q6: What is your take concerning the construction industry in Zanzibar. We see Zanzibar as more of a historic town with ancient heritage Ans: Construction industry is growing with fairly few developers that take the risk to invest in housing project such Bakhresa group of companies, CPS lives, etc. Most investors have invest tourist or Iuxury hotels along the coastal area such as Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Nungwi etc. Office spaces are another area whereconstruction show signs of growing. Developer such ZSTC, ZIC, Muzammil centre, ZRB and the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar has put up a number of modern office buildings.
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However main challenge is rental charge are very low while the construction cost per sqm are relatively high. It is true Zanzibar especially the stone town (the old city) is more of historic but Zanzibar like other countries elsewhere need new town to be developed to keep pace with the ever-changing world. Q7: Tell us more about the Mbweni project. How many units are you planning to build and when are they going to be ready, How much would the apartment costs? Ans: The Mbweni project involves construction of 252 apartments of two, three and four bedroom apartments. The two bedroom apartment (with one master bedroom) will have about 115sqm and we expect to have 28 units (2 blocks) of this category, three bedroom apartments (with one master bedroom) are expected to be 112 units (8 blocks) with the average area of 130sqm, the same number of blocks and units will be for four bedroom apartments (with two master bedrooms) which have an average area of 170sqm. Along with number of bedrooms, each unit will have a sitting room, master bedrooms, dining room, kitchen and store. The first phase is expected to be completed by April 2017.The two bedroom, three bedroom and four bedroom apartment will cost TZS 168 million, 190million and TZS 249 million respectively. Q8: When exactly did you start the Mbweni project? and how has it faired so far? Ans: The project started in the mid of September 2015. So far 11 foundations are ready. The work of construction of superstructure will start once the aluminum panel arrived from the manufacturer and expectations are the first 70 apartments will be completed by April 2017. Q9: What challenges have you faced since the start of ZSSF in Zanzibar? Ans: Despite several achievements, ZSSF face following challenges such as completion of reform program that focus on making the scheme more sustainable, presence of non- compliant members and extension of coverage to the large segment of working population especially the self employed, low return in the real estate market and fully utilization of ICT system to help improve service delivery. Q10: What are other future projects that ZSSF will be involved with? Ans: Future projects are renovation of Chawal building which is going to be a new business destination, construction of shopping mall in the city centre of Zanzibar opposite to the iconic 50 Anniversary Revolutionary tower (A home of Zanzibar first Revolving Restaurant) and new Student Hostel in collaboration with State university of Zanzibar that will accommodate more than 3000 students upon completion.
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The Architecture Property International editor Emelda Mwamanga had a one-on-one interview with
SANDRA AIKARUWA MUSHI
Interior Architecture Designer, Writer and Poet
Q1: Your brief career history Ans: I studied interior designing at Cape Peninsular University of Technology in Cape Town. Before I joined university, I did a two and a half years stint at an architectural firm, MD CONSULTANCY-architects. Growing up, my dad was convinced that I should carry on with my colored pencils and paint brushes art and be a fine artist and such by opting to major in interior designing I had to prove to him that my heart was in the right place and that I could do it. The stint was supposed to be for just a year at the very most but I enjoyed it so much that I found myself doing more than a year.My experience at M D became very useful as I was then asked by the head of school of Design to tutor other students and of course getting paid for it.
Q2: What motivated you to pursue interior architectural design? Ans: I did not exactly choose my career. It chose me. My career path was chosen so to speak based on what I love and what I am passionate about. I did not have a specific career destination then. All I knew was that I was and always will be drawn deeply into the world of arts. Q3: Share with us few projects that you have done and you are proud of. Ans: I have implemented numerous hospitality, commercial
and residential projects. Some of the most recent projects that I have done include Exim Bank Staff Training Centre Ubungo, Smile Communications head office, Exim Bank Corporate Branch Arusha, UBL Bank, Exim Bank Executive floor 11th floor Exim
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Tower, BancABC offices Uhuru Heights, Aggrey & Clifford offices, Emerson Education and Gabriel & Co., offices. I am proud of all my projects for different reasons. I loved Smile Communications for letting me come up with a different look and feel and not necessarily follow their prevailing corporate image. I also loved Emerson Education for letting me go all out for what others would say, “but it is just a training facility.” The client listened to me and let me create that ambiance that would attract and stimulate learners. I loved Aggrey and Clifford for trusting me and letting me be. You see, working with creatives can be challenging as they always have their many own ideas but the Aggrey and Clifford they totally trusted me and let me … and the list goes on.
Q4: What is your greatest achievement so far? Ans: Doing me and being me has been my greatest
achievement. Being too busy working on my own grass to notice if next door’s is greener. I have totally refused to conform but instead I went with my heart’s desires. It is not as easy not to go with the flow in this world where we are always constricted by rules of what we are allowed to do and expectations of what we should be.
PIM. Issue no.17, June 2016 This field is a multi-faceted profession by the fact that interior designers are called to be skilled at providing a full scope of services which may vary with each project but generally include analyzing and determining the client's needs and goals and requirements for the project; integrating findings with knowledge of interior design, economic trends as well as legal and regulatory requirements; formulating design concepts that are functional, fiscally appropriate and aesthetically pleasing; sketch preliminary design plans, including electrical and dividing wall layouts; overseeing the interior design process including project budgeting and schedules; preparing working drawings and specifications for interior construction, space planning, materials, finishes, furnishings, fixtures and equipment; collaborating with other consultants who offer professional services in the technical areas of mechanical, electrical and structural design, as required for regulatory approvals (building permits); conduct the construction administration of the project and coordinate with general building contractors to implement the plans and specifications to build the project; visit the site after the project is complete, to ensure that the client is satisfied; reviewing and evaluating construction during implementation and coordinating the completion of the project with a consultant team – while following a systematic and coordinated methodology including research, analysis and integration of knowledge into the creative process.
Q5: What can you say about the industry in Tanzania? Ans: While the industry is growing, there are however some
challenges. Let me start with the design industry as a whole. While there is a growing interest and trend in design as a whole, designers within Africa and Tanzania included are still trying to find a sustainable market locally. Some are thriving, however the growth is slow.
But we are getting there. We just have to keep on striving and educating.
Q6: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? Ans: I will still be designing, I will be writing. Maybe I will add painting, photography and a musical instrument.
Now as far as the construction industry is concerned, many clients in the country see professionals as people who want to steal their money since they believe all we do is just draw lines and as such most of these clients tends not to use qualified professionals. Such many of the buildings being constructed across the country go without effective supervision by relevant professionals who are registered with relevant bodies. With the interior designing industry, it is misunderstood. We have so many people out there calling themselves interior designers who actually are not. We have people who as long as they can draft 3 dimensional drawings calling themselves interior designers and since clients are more drawn to the pretty images, they buy it. We have decorators who call themselves interior designer and since clients unfortunately do not know that loving decorating rooms and arranging furniture does not make one an interior designer. Interior design is a multi-faceted profession whereby the needs and resources of the client are satisfied to create an interior space that fulfils the project goals.
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Leonard Mhongole A town planning expert
Building the Perfect city A
ccording to the experts,Tanzania’s largest city, with over 4 million inhabitants, Dar es Salaam is characterized by urban sprawl and expanding informal settlements, resulting from increasing population pressure, poor
infrastructure and inadequate town planning. About 70 percent of the city’s population lives in poor, unplanned settlements, of which 50 percent lives on an average income of about US$1 per day. Residents are usually too poor to pay for services or infrastructure, and health and environmental conditions are generally extremely poor. Heavy rainfall frequently causes flooding in the city, particularly in unplanned settlements, which tend to be located in high-risk flood areas. Apart from the loss of property that floods often bring, and occasional loss of life, heavy rains pose widespread health risks for poor residents by causing pit latrines to overflow due to the high water table, and sewers and drains to overflow due to improper waste disposal practices. This creates breeding grounds for disease vectors and contaminates wells and springs so that water is unsafe for household use. Malaria, lymphatic filariasis, and diarrhea are common in unplanned settlements, and other diseases are also found. Lucky, then, that the people paid to make us better are now advising developers on how to build towns that will make us safer. healthier.
This got us thinking about what it takes to build an ideal city, Should more drainpipes be constructed specifically in the unplanned settlements, what causes poor living conditions in our country? We didn't have the answers to any of those questions, so we spoke to Leornard Mlonge—a planner at property international, to find out what makes the perfect city.
Q1: Tell us briefly about yourself. Ans: I am Leonard Mhongole a registered town planner attained my degree from University of Dar es salaam (UCLAS) I have been
in the field of town planning industry for the past five years, so far I have prepared more than twenty approved town planning and almost all of them have been implemented (surveyed). I have
• Difficult to implement its plans. • Difficult to collect revenue on properties. • Difficult to provide services eg water, roads electricity
Q4: For years we have seen our city being flooded during rainy season due to poor drainage system, in your field of expertise as a town planner what has been done to resolve this problem? Ans: New constructed roads have been provided with enough drainage ditches to allow surface runoff to the streams or sea. Demolition of houses which were built along river basins, eg Kigogo, Msimbazi, Tabata etc. Education is being provided to the people to buy surveyed plots.
Q2: Tell us what your job entails
Q6: Looking at areas like Magomeni, Manzese, Kariakoo and many others, there has been overcrowding and poor housing conditions, what are the plans that have been put in place to solve this problem.
Ans: As a town planner my job is
Ans: So far nothing has been done but upgrading process has to
also been a team player in different environment, to ensure that the work is done properly and efficiently.
• To prepare master plan in collaboration with other land specialist. • To prepare detail planning schemes (town planning drawing), • To provide technical advice to the land developers, • To conduct research on urban development issues I was inspired by works done in different areas which were used as case study during my study at university. my brother who worked as rural planning officer in Iringa District he is the one who advised me to choose planning as career expecting that I will become a
be done to improve the condition of the areas.
Q4: what advice would you give to the people who are in construction business? Ans: • To develop in a planned areas so as to avoid unnecessary
demolitions.
• To consult land specialist before buying plots or farms or developing the area. To follow rules, regulations and standard.
rural planner but as continued with my study I was comfortable work as town planner.
Q3: What are the major challenges our country is facing in regard with city planning. Ans: the major challenges our country is facing in regard with city
planning are-
• Difficult to control land uses developments.
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One of the Property International Limited Project, aerial view taken by using our own drone machine
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Technology
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The Benefits of Drone Technology in Real Estate Drone technology would allow agents to take aerial photographs of the property as well as nearby amenities. Agents could show interested buyers where a home is located in proximity to the beach or other natural settings. Right now, the only method of obtaining these images is by helicopter, which is more expensive and not as close up. Commercial properties would also benefit from this technology, as would any large tracts of land. Agents selling large estates would be able to provide an overview of the property, offering valuable information to buyers. Many real estate agents say they would primarily use drones for luxury properties, which is an obvious choice for the equipment. However, another option is to use them inside a home. Drones can provide a smoother tour of the house than what is seen with a traditional camera.
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ore commercial and real estate brokers are seeing the competitive advantages of using drones in their business.
Location is Prime Indicator for Drone Use
The use of drones to market commercial and residential real estate may be in its infancy but industry observers believe use of the technology as a competitive tool is on the verge of taking off. The most obvious use of an unmanned aerial system (UAS), or drone, is to create new ways to market a property.
With drones, you will be able to provide real-time aerial photography, for example, of vacant large land parcels that would have (previously) taken significantly more time at a significantly higher cost. Also you may use drone technology in real estate business to enhance the view and marketability of a home to help consumers see the property in a different and unique way The main component for how much impact drone imaging would have on a property is more about location than price tag.
The Unmanned aircraft system (UAS), or drones, in real estate has been an important technological tool to use But before we start to talk about how important they are, we must know what are they?
Any property located along the water would definitely benefit from aerial photos because a ground view doesn’t always capture the entire essence. A home by the lake or beach is sure to impress buyers, once they see the aerial images.
A drone is an unmanned aircraft and all associated support equipment control station. Data links, telemetry, communications and navigation equipment. Drones may be controlled either autonomously by onboard computers and communication links or by a pilot via a ground control system. The machines being used for real estate purposes are mostly micro drones weigh 4.4 pounds or less.
Builders will also appreciate what drones can do for them. They can provide images of the views outside of homes even before they are built. This helps buyers have a better feel for the neighborhood when they’re considering buying in a current development. Now you can easily buy drones in stores that are selling video cameras and other camera equipment’s from TZS 3,500,000/= and more. Tanzanians have also started to produce drones. You can find them at Costech.
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Green Renovation Checklist
At home, at work, at the grocery store, and everywhere in between, there are many ways you can live a greener life. What’s more, it isn’t hard at all. The key is to ask yourself some basic questions: Am I using more resources than I need? Am I using more energy than I need? Are my actions making my community a healthier place? These questions can lead to both subtle and dramatic changes in your daily behaviour.
Choose Energy Star appliances A new home often means new appliances, and Energy Star qualified products meet a high level of energy efficiency, translating into savings on electric bills.
Explore solar Photovoltaic—technology that uses solar cells or arrays to convert light from the sun directly into electricity or heat—is increasingly available for residential use. Solar power can be harnessed to create electricity for your home, to heat water, and to improve indoor lighting.
Reduce water use Inside, install aerators—available for a few dollars at your local home supply store—to your sink facets and change to low-flow shower-heads. Outside, plant that new yard with native plants and minimize high-maintenance landscaping such as turf grass.
Use low-VOC products Get your new home off to a fresh start by switching to products that don’t give off volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. Low- or no-VOC products greatly improve indoor air quality and protect your health. Look for low-VOC paints and cleaning products.
Use wood alternatives or FSC-certified wood products Does the new place need new flooring or cabinetry? The type of materials you use can have a positive effect on your health and
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pocketbook while reducing your environmental impact. Consider using environmentally preferable and rapidly renewable products such as linoleum, bamboo, recycled-content tile, or noVOC carpet.
Plant trees to provide shade and wind protection for your house This simple step can help you save money on heating and air conditioning bills while providing beautiful views around your home.
Use native plantings Native plants have been growing and evolving in your area for thousands of years and, as a result, have adapted to the local soils and climate. As a result they are more likely to thrive with minimal care, unlike exotic plants. That can mean less need for water, fertilizer, and pesticides.
Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling • Recycling is important, but first and foremost: use less. The things you do use can often be used over and over again—either for the same purpose or for something totally new. Be creative. Not only are you cutting back on your resource use; you'll also end up with some cool, eye-catching conversation starters. • Set aside bins in your home to separate and collect recyclable materials, including newspapers, white paper, clear and colored glass, plastic water and milk bottles, aluminium, cardboard, batteries, and fluorescent light bulbs. Check with your local trashcollection company, municipal government, or business directory to find out what recycling services are available.
• Many computers, monitors, cell phones, and other electronic devices include toxic materials that should not be sent to landfills, where they can poison wildlife and contaminate groundwater. You’d be surprised how many retailers and other companies will take your old gadgets for recycling.
Cleaning • Use non-toxic, environmentally safe, biodegradable cleaning products, including laundry detergent. You can find these products at any natural grocery and even in many mainstream stores. Just read labels carefully. • Don’t pollute your indoor air or mask odors that could alert you to a problem. Choose fragrance-free products.
Transportation • Buy a high-efficiency car if you can afford one. Rather than driving to work every day, try other ways of commuting, even if only one or two days a week. You can walk, ride your bike, take the bus or the train, or join a carpool. You’ll be cutting down on air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, oil consumption, and the cost of fuelling and maintaining your vehicle. Plus, mixing up your routine helps you avoid falling into the workday rut.
Personal practices • Buy locally produced items, including food and other goods. Buying local reduces the amount of fossil fuels required to
transport products from other parts of the country or world. It also cuts down on wasteful plastic and paper packaging. • Instead of using grocery stores’ disposable plastic or paper bags, bring your own reusable tote bags, which are available for sale at many grocers and other retailers. The bags are sturdier than disposable bags, making the trip home easier, and they don’t waste resources or end up in landfills. If you must use disposable bags, ask your bagger to avoid double-bagging whenever possible.
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• Unplug appliances in your home when they aren't being used: TVs, VCRs, DVD players, cable TV boxes, computers and printers, video game consoles, microwave ovens, and AC adapters for cell phones, digital cameras, and other electronics. Most electronic equipment, including anything that uses a remote control, is designed to consume energy when it is turned off. That “off" setting is actually a standby or idling mode. Standby power in the average household consumes 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. That’s enough energy to power an entire home for two months or more! • More and more utility companies are offering residential customers the option to purchase green power—electricity generated by rapidly renewable resources like solar power, wind turbines, geothermal systems, and biomass.
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Royal Palm Estate is a Property International Ltd project consisting of 99 plots most of which are residential, a few commercial and two housing estates. It is situated by the main road to Mwasonga some 21 kilometers from Kigamboni Ferry and stands opposite the Dar-es-salaam Zoo. Other attractions include the conspicuous six-lane bridge linking Dar-es-salaam Central Business District with the proposed Kigamboni city.
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