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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:52am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Badgers14: Sir, that’s why a novice has engaged a learned professional. An architect should know that having 5 doors in kitchen cum laundry would cost the client more. He should know that having too many walls will affect air circulation. He should understand having large windows to take advantage of natural lighting. All the best architects on this platform that I’ve worked with knew what it takes to get past me. I’ve been drafting since the age of 10. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 3:55am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Ibk2020: Do you have a survey? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 3:59am On Sep 11, 2020 |
n3xt: Se you go secretly share the plan? Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Nettuno: 4:03am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Greetings experts in the house. Please what could be the cause of the cracks on this wall. Construction is still on going. Just finished the Parapet and about to do wood work/roofing. What might be the best way to solve this crack already showing? Thank you for any help/advice.
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:03am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Abolarin91: Well that’s if you and your architect know everything. I can see you’ve been talking about courtyard as a solution to dark lobby. How about atrium or sunroof? You need not just an architect but someone who can translate your dream into reality. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:05am On Sep 11, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:14am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Dennis3D: The question remains “Are those reviews right or wrong?” - Will the lobby be dark or not? It’s just a matter of presenting your defense on why the architect is right and why everyone complaining about the design are wrong. The client brought the design here for review and everyone has the right to express their mind. It’s not about the people but the design. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Badgers14: 4:18am On Sep 11, 2020 |
n3xt: You are on point but.. Like we all know design is a collaborative effort between the client and the architect. A client supposed to know what they want, considering the lifestyle they want, the purpose of the build , the family etc.. if they want to have a home office etc. Then Oga architect will put those dreams down on paper throwing in advise where necessary and the builder will bring the "clients dream house" to reality. My point on the previous quote and my examples where based on clients that did not participate on the "corroborative efforts " then blame themselves or the architect at the end. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by mufutau55(m): 4:23am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Dennis3D: Yes Sir. Been there now... I have been busy with "work from home" business. Nice progress. Hajji M. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Hargbo(m): 4:23am On Sep 11, 2020 |
QSFemi:I need your whatsApp number sir |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 4:36am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Dennis3D: Dennis3D feel free to call me out directly when you’re ready and if you are up to it. So we can hash things out. I know you’re still bothered because I called out your staircase with convoluted landing. I advised the OP to fire the architect. My opinion and is based on what the OP wrote. You have yours I have mine. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 4:38am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Badgers14: Here’s from my first build here on Nairaland. The client and the architect have finalized the design and are ready to move to site before sending me the plans. I did a redesign and below is my review: 1. 3025mm is just 9ft (a standard bed is 6ft, while kingsize is 7 - 8ft) and that's too small for a study not to talk of Master Bedroom. The new Master bedroom is spacious and well ventilated now with a private terrace overlooking the front yard. I came up with a new design and Ihebrooke was engaged to flesh it up and come up with a 3D design. That was our first job together. The first architect was a Project Director in one of the most popular estate in Lagos. You know I’ll mention names if you want it. I think I took over about 3 other projects from him that we had to redesign all over. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 4:40am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Nettuno: In my opinion it’s the foundation/German floor. The gap got increasingly wider towards the top. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 4:48am On Sep 11, 2020 |
n3xt: It’s not a bad idea to have other eyes critique plans. No one but an egoist will have issues. I bought what I still believe was a fantastic detached bungalow plan from Darynex on here (the fourth plan from him). My builder looked at it and voice his opinion about some challenges. I called a local architect to come in and without telling him anything he saw the same challenge and we made the changes. Only a fool will think he knows it all and can’t be critiqued. If I hire you, tell you what I want or don’t want and you go off script then I’ll terminate our relationship. No time. There’s hundreds of thousands of architects in Nigeria than to stick to one that doesn’t listen or has a god complex. 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 4:58am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Question for rental flat owners. Where did you locate the prepaid meters, centrally or by the units? For those with solar power, where did you place the equipment, inside the unit or outside? I thank you in advance. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Mayor78: 5:04am On Sep 11, 2020 |
n3xt: Looks nice but those high steps have defeated the purpose. By the time you finished climbing that much steps, your are halfway into your room upstairs. Talking of bungalow at old age, first you have to think of being alive to such old age that you cannot be able to climb stairs. For that, you have to think security first with an eye on old age when planning your residential. So knowing that it would be easier to breach security and enter into a bungalow than it would for a duplex, going for duplex if the option is there will make more sense. It would be fair while you are still young, strong, capable, and exposed, to live safe, enjoy the security, the ambience, and view of your duplex from top floor balcony while it last. When you survive all other exposures and live to such old age you arent capable of climbing stairs, well you may then chose to relocate to your guestroom as your bedroom or transform your living room and dinning as a palatial ensuit Senior Bedroom. While you plan your build, spare a thought for your aged period. Remember to include a wheelchair accessible ramp at the entrance. You may be on motorised wheelchair. 3 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:05am On Sep 11, 2020 |
mufutau55: Hopefully, doing some edits right now. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dennis3D(m): 5:09am On Sep 11, 2020 |
n3xt: Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. I tagged mine, my opinion. I hope you didn't skip that. I am not against anyone's opinion. It's a free world. |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dennis3D(m): 5:12am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Nettuno: If that's a joint. Introduce pillars to it. And possibly chain the exterior with 12mm reinforcement to avoid those cracks from reoccurring. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Dennis3D(m): 5:13am On Sep 11, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: With respect sir. I don't have to hash words out with anyone. I barely have time for that now. Your opinion remains yours. Mine remains mine. Thanks. 4 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:15am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Mayor78: Baba, I’ve had both for years now but I’ve been living in the bungalow side. My building has a very large frontal balcony on the upper floor but I’ve not so keen to use it. You’ll see me more at the large porch in the ground floor than the upper floor. As for security, it has never been an issue of concern for me. Maybe it’s me tho. 1 Like
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 5:24am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Dennis3D: I understand. Your opinion is on what other people have said about the design. More like a “we” against “them” Well understood bro! 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by EgunMogaji2: 5:43am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Mayor78: Very well written. I was Mr. Bungalow before I moved back home. I now know it’s duplex for me for safety. It’s makes for much easier living to turn the entire top floor into a safe zone than my safe room downstairs. For the diasporans, try to do more planning while on the ground. Mist of my plans that were made in the comfort of the USA has been realigned today fit the reality on the ground. One neighbor here was robbed. They woke up to find out that they slept all through a burglary. Money kept amin the same room they were in and electronics were taken. The 3 Rottweilers slept too and vet had to attend to those as they were comatose. Was it voodoo or some sort of sleeping gas? I don’t know but I think if it was a duplex the perps would have had a tougher time. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by chiefbuchiV12(m): 5:51am On Sep 11, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2:Most likely voodoo... It happens all the time and I don't think it would be any different if the building is a bungalow or a duplex, I remember one time an entire street with security gates was robbed and no one noticed until the following morning 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:08am On Sep 11, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2: ![]() ![]() Here’s what has worked for me over the years. - I’m the last building in the lane so no one have any business after my plot. -There’s 30 ft setback to my right and front and the next building on my left is mine. That keeps strangers at bay. If I can’t see you, someone will definitely see you from afar. - I’m not sharing walls with neighbors - There are motion sensor alarms around. - The setback between the building and the fence is almost 30ft. - No security, no dog but motion sensor lights at the gate. - My backyard is a swamp. Not an escape route. - I always preach to the bad boys ![]() ![]() - Lastly, God is my surest security. My gate do not have locks. I’ve never locked my gate for once. Although, it won’t open without a manual override. _____ Pic: Motion sensor at the gatehouse. I have 8 and they’re very annoying when they are triggered. They don’t sleep, neither can voodoo work on them. Naija Way 3 Likes
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:14am On Sep 11, 2020 |
chiefbuchiV12: You’re very correct. The day I feared these guys was when they robbed a community bank at Ilugun. They removed a very heavy vault door and the question people kept asking was “How did that happen without a crane?” 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 6:18am On Sep 11, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2:low income earners no go fit build house again for Naija 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 6:21am On Sep 11, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2:na so Dem steal my motorcycle earlier this year. There are two dogs in the compound but none made a sound. 2 Likes |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by n3xt(m): 6:24am On Sep 11, 2020 |
michlins: Those are aboki selling scraps. ![]() They can pack/put your car inside a sack without you knowing. 1 Like |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Enyinne(f): 6:25am On Sep 11, 2020 |
Pls i hv a question concerning fees to be paid in estate where am building in sangotedo Ajah . It goes like this ; development levy 250k , security and road levy 300k ,electricity 480k or u choose the second like for 350k . Its an estate formed by a group of people as land was sold by omonile hence they call it CDA , community development association. Please how much does ur estate charge on this fees as a new home owner ? Do u pay development levy and road levy differently ? |
Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by olaleye2real(m): 6:25am On Sep 11, 2020 |
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Re: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by michlins(m): 6:27am On Sep 11, 2020 |
EgunMogaji2:this is something many people don't understand in life. No matter how good you are, someone is twice better. Be open to criticism and suggestions. You no go die 3 Likes |
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