Appropriate building technologies: An appraisal based on case studies of building projects in Senegal and Kenya

This paper reports the findings from three case studies of building projects where a conscious decision was taken to incorporate appropriate technologies into the structure of the buildings. The paper describes each project, documents any problems encountered in the implementation process, and assesses the success of the technologies in meeting client expectations in terms of time, cost and quality. The broader economic implications of the use of these technologies are also examined. The conclusion emerges that the benefits to the economy from the use of appropriate technologies may be greater than the benefits to individual clients.