CURRICULUM VITAE Musau Kimeu m.phil(cambridge, uk), b.arch (nairobi, kenya) ARCHITECT ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN CONSULTANT Address P.O. Box 6099, 00100-GPO, Nairobi, Kenya E-mail: mkimeu@uonbi.ac.ke, Nationality Profession Kenyan Environmental Design Architect & University Lecturer Membership in Professional Institutions Corporate Member of The Architectural Association of Kenya, MAAK(A), 1998. Registered Architect in Kenya, 1998. Education 1999-2000: University Level (Postgraduate) University of Cambridge (United Kingdom), Department of Architecture, The Martin Centre for Architectural and Urban Studies. Graduated on 8th December 2000. 1988-1994: University Level (Undergraduate) University of Nairobi (Kenya), Department of Architecture. Graduated with First Class Honours on 10th December 1994. Prizes and Awards Recent Recognition Won the 1999 Shell Centenary Scholarship to study Environmental Design in Architecture at the University of Cambridge. Awarded a Commendation in the Commonwealth Association of Architects, 5th Student Competition for an Eco-Friendly Traveller s Hotel, held in Wellington, New Zealand in April 2000. Awarded First Position in a limited competition for Master Plan of Daystar University, Athi River Campus, Kenya. Awarded the Mutiso Menezes International Prize, for Best Overall Student in Fourth Year, Bachelor of Architecture, Department of Architecture, University of 2006 Invited plenary speaker at the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya Continuous Professional Development Workshop held at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi on the topic Sustainable Construction for Economic Growth. 2007 Invited speaker at the AIESEC National Annual Forum held at the University of Nairobi on the topic Integrity in Leadership Environmental issues. Page 1 of 5
Publications Academic Papers Made contributions in the Architectural Book entitled: Traditional Architecture: Settlement, Evolution and Built Form. Publishers: Jomo Kenyatta Foundation Press, Nairobi by Professor A. Adebayo and Dr. T. Anyamba. Written Master of Philosophy in Environmental Design in Architecture Dissertation entitled "Urban Density and Microclimate: A Study of Tradition and Modernity in Warm-Humid Conditions in the East African Coastal Cities", 2000, University of Cambridge. A paper entitled "Eco Friendly Travellers Hotel: Nairobi, Kenya", submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Master of Philosophy in Environmental Design in Architecture 2000, University of Cambridge. The design project related to this paper was awarded a Commendation in the Commonwealth Association of Architects, 5th Student Competition for an Eco-Friendly Traveller s Hotel, held in Wellington, New Zealand in April 2000. The jury commented on the project: We were impressed with the thorough and careful analysis of the climatic conditions of the site and the projected performance of the building. We welcome the simplicity of the project and its involvement with indigenous elements of architecture A paper entitled "Natural Cooling in Tropical Office Buildings", submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Master of Philosophy in Environmental Design in Architecture 2000, University of Cambridge A paper entitled "Urban Density and Microclimate: A study of College buildings in Cambridge, UK", submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Master of Philosophy in Environmental Design in Architecture 2000, University of Cambridge A paper entitled "Continuity and Change: Environmental Response of Traditional Architecture in the Warm Humid Kenya Coastal Region", submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Master of Philosophy in Environmental Design in Architecture 2000, University of Cambridge Written Bachelor of Architecture Thesis entitled "Beyond Modernism: Towards a Regionalised Architecture", 1994, University of Nairobi, Key Qualifications Master of Philosophy in Environmental Design in Architecture, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Bachelor of Architecture - First Class Honours, University of Nairobi, Kenya. Passed the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors professional practice examination in 1998. Registered Architect in Kenya. Corporate Member of The Architectural Association of Kenya, MAAK(A). Page 2 of 5
Employment Record Feb 2001 to date: Joined the teaching staff at the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, University of Nairobi as a part-time lecturer (2001-2003) and on full-time basis from 2003 to date. Responsibilities include amongst others teaching the following subjects: Environmental Building Science to Master of Architecture and 2 nd to 5 th year Bachelor of Architecture students. Tutoring both Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture final year students. Participated in the preparation of the Curriculum and directed the SEARCH Environmental Building Science unit, which is part of a Master of Architecture programme involving six universities in Eastern and Southern Africa and two in Norway. These include amongst others; Universities of Nairobi and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Kenya, Makerere University, Uganda, University of Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania, University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and University of Cape Town, South Africa. 2005 to date: Founded the firm Musau Kimeu, Architect. Designed (alterations and renovations), prepared drawings and participated in site supervision of University Chapel for The Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Langata, Lead Environmental Design Consultant for the design of the premier auditorium for Rwanda Revenue Authority, Kigali, Rwanda. Architect and Environmental Design Consultant for the design of Hall and Library for Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul in Thigio, Limuru. Construction on going. Kindergarten for Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul in Kibera, Classrooms block in a Community School for Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul in Thigio, Limuru. Participated in the preparation of working drawings and site supervision of 36 maisonettes in Baraka estate, 2001 to 2004:. Joined the firm of Triad Architects. Prepared a technical report on environmental design related problems at Central Bank of Kenya Headquarters building, Following the report recommendations designed and prepared drawings including alterations to existing glazed atrium roof and participated in site supervision as the Project Architect. Designed, prepared drawings including environmental control systems and participated in site supervision as the Project Architect for the corporate headquarters building for Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) along Waiyaki-way, The project is designed as an Environmental Conscious building for Nairobi s tropical upland climate. Page 3 of 5
Designed, prepared drawings and participated in site supervision of interior design and procurement of furniture as the Project Architect for Nation Media Group Offices in Nation Centre, Designed, prepared drawings and participated in site supervision of interior design and procurement of furniture as the Project Architect for International Planned Parenthood Federation in Madison House, Community, Designed and participated in the preparation of presentation drawings for a Design Competition as the Project Architect for the American Embassy Staff Housing Scheme in Nairobi consisting of 26 executive houses, staff quarters, a club house with common swimming pool and a kindergarten. 1996-1999: Joined the firm of Architerion Architects and Interior Designers. Designed, prepared drawings and participated in site supervision of new Primary School for Premier Academy along Forest road, Nairobi comprising of 24 classrooms, Library, Computer, Art and Music rooms. Designed, prepared drawings and participated in site supervision of 10 executive maisonettes along Denis Pritt road, Nairobi, with common adult and baby swimming pools. Designed, prepared drawings and quantities of 4 executive town houses along Denis Pritt road, Nairobi, with common gym, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. Designed and prepared drawings of an executive residence in New Muthaiga, Participated in the preparation of production drawings of a Clinker Grinding Plant for Bamburi Cement Factory in Athi River, Kenya. Participated in the preparation of production drawings for Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in Asmara, Eritrea. Participated in the design of a 16-storey proposal comprising of banking hall, restaurant and offices for Victoria Commercial bank, Upper Hill, Participated in the preparation of a marketing presentation and launch of Baraka housing estate in Participated in the preparation of presentation drawing for International Union of Architects (I.U.A) Competition on Architecture and Eradication of Poverty held in Bucharest, Romania, submitted in February 1998. Participated in re-designing (change of use from residential to commercial), preparation of presentation, working and production drawings of executive offices in Westlands, Designed and participated in the preparation of working drawings of a Kindergarten comprising of 8 classrooms, and a dining hall in Lavington, 1994 to 1995: Joined the firm of Thara Consultants, Architects and Interior Designers. banking hall and offices for Prudential bank in Ambank house, Designed and prepared drawings of Chapel at Mater Misericordiae hospital, Page 4 of 5
Participated in preparation of working drawings and supervision of Kenya Commercial bank, Jogoo road, Participated in site supervision of Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Participated in site supervision of Kenya World Life Services Centre in Tsavo West National Park, Kenya. Designed and prepared schematic drawings of a proposal for a 20-storey building for Kenya Commercial Bank in the central business district in Prepared measured drawings, re-designed (extensions and renovations), prepared drawings and participated in site supervision of an executive residence along Ngong road in Nairobi, for a Professor Kanyotu. 1990 to 1994: Joined the firm of Otieno and Kungu Associates, Architects and Urban Designers as student architect. Designed, prepared drawings and participated in site supervision of 8 executive maisonettes along Riverside Drive, Designed and prepared drawings of Corat Human Development Centre, Langata, Designed and prepared drawings of 10 executive maisonettes along Hatheru road, Lavington, Designed and prepared drawings of a 10 storey Mixed Urban Development building in Kisumu comprising of banking hall, shops, restaurant, offices and apartments. Re-designed, prepared drawings and participated in site supervision of an executive town house in Runda, Page 5 of 5