Research and publications
Research component in architecture is generally low worldwide. Research aspect in architecture at ARU is not yet developed to a satisfactory level. Nevertheless the situation is improving due to the fact that all lecturers are required to carry out research. ARU has recently received with great applause, two architectural Ph.D. research publications (table 1). Moreover, the School of Architecture and Design is expecting six more architectural and two engineering doctoral thesis from various ongoing research as indicated on tables 2 and 3. Moreover, the department has received six research reports as partial fulfilment of requirements of Master Degree awards in Architecture (M.Arch.) as indicated on table 4. Additionally, ARU B.Arch. curriculum also requires final year undergraduate students to carry out research for their dissertations. The first part of the dissertation encourages students to apply scientific research methods in addressing architectural issues in the first semester. The second part of the dissertation provides opportunity to students to apply research findings from Dissertation Part I into a design projects in the second semester.
Table 1: Recently Completed Ph.D. Research in Architecture
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S/N |
Research Title |
Year |
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1 |
Processes and Skills in Vernacular architecture Forms of Tanzania. With a Focus in Kagera Region |
2008 |
|
2 |
Architecture of Informal Settlements |
2008 |
Table 2: On-Going Ph.D. Research in Architecture
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S/N |
Research Topic |
|
1 |
Swahili Architecture in Health facilities |
|
2 |
Homeowners’ Responses to Crime: Crime prevention Through Environmental design |
|
3 |
The Changing Building Typologies: Transformation of Kariakoo, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania |
|
4 |
Spatial and Cultural Qualities in Domestic Houses in the Bagamoyo Historical Town of Tanzania |
|
5 |
Documentation of Architectural Heritage using CAD. A case of Kilwa Kisiwani |
|
6 |
Integration of Indigenous Values in the Contemporary Architectural Practices in Tanzania |
Table 3: On-Going Ph.D. Research in Engineering
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S/N |
Research Topic |
|
1 |
Designing for Earthquake in Tanzania |
|
2 |
Use of Photo Voltaic in Government Buildings |
Table 4: Recently Completed Research in Partial Fulfilment of Requirements of Master Degree in Architecture
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S/N |
Research Topic |
Year |
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1 |
The Problems of a Shade-Shadow and Light in a Design of Open-air Market Stalls |
2004 |
|
2 |
Modern Architecture and Present-day Urban Realities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A study of Ubungo and Ilala National Housing Schemes |
2005 |
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3 |
Improving Outdoor Living Spaces: An Account of Spatial Qualities and Activities. A Case of Buguruni Mnyamani Informal Settlement in Dar-es-Salaam City, Tanzania |
2005 |
|
4 |
Fences and their Implications in the built Environment. A case of Dar es Salaam |
2005 |
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5 |
Approach to Sustainable Architecture in Tanzania. The Case of Dar-es-Salaam |
2006
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6 |
Alternative Strategy Towards Cities Without Slums, Integrating Formal and Informal Settlements and Housing Delivery System in Tanzania. (Potentials and Lessons from Hanna Nassif Informal Settlement. |
2007 |
School of Architecture and Design is also expecting seven Masters Thesis from various ongoing researches of the following academic staff:
- Mpyanga, Simon
- Benitho Lyakwipa
- God Ayubu
- Modest Maurus
- Richard Besha
- Raymond Kassonga
- Vedasto Rweyemamu
- Muffadal Hozefa