Having a roof over your head is a basic need of every human being. Roofs keep us safe from harsh weather conditions and also adds beauty and security to the homes that we live in. In Ghana, there are various ways in which you can choose to roof your building. It all depends on what […]
by Kekeli Buckner
The Light Steel Frame (roof structure) is very similar to the wood/timber-framed construction in principle. That is, the wooden framing members are replaced with light steel sections. The steel sections used in Ghana are called cold-formed sections, meaning that the sections are formed, or given shape at room temperature. Currently, there are three categories of […]
by Kekeli Buckner
From the Queen Anne House Style to Tudor houses to Art Moderne house styles, learn about the most popular, expensive, elegant and prestigious house architectures in America and around the world. The following are some of the top American house styles and designs from the 1800s to 2019. Contents 21st Century House A-Frame House Art […]
by Stephen
Tudor house styles are types of Medieval architecture houses built in England that sprung up during the Tudor period around (1485–1603) and even beyond. The word Tudor is generally not used to refer to the whole period of the Tudor dynasty but to the style used in buildings of some prestige in the period roughly […]
by Stephen
QUOTE: A man travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it. George A.Moore There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort. And homes are always made from houses and people. To build a home we need the house first. Staying at a place where you […]
by Stephen
Undertaking the construction of a building without a permit can result in fines or the demolishing of your building. It is common to see most buildings in Accra with this notice: “Stop Work and Produce Permit”. It begs the question, why do people start their construction works without a permit? The most common answer is that […]
by meQasa
While there is always a silent debate on whether it is better to buy or build one’s own house, you hardly come by any question as to whether one needs an architect for a building project or not. Every building project needs an architect. An architect is anyone who plans, designs and oversees the construction of a […]
by meQasa
When you are ready to own your own home, your first thought might be to buy a pre-existing house. But you might be amazed at what you can afford if you decide to build your own home instead. Since builders want to keep their crews working, they offer many discounts to encourage potential buyers to build. […]
by meQasa
You have made money and bought a piece of land. It is time to develop the land into a beautiful house. It has always been your dream and now you are more than excited about it. What are the necessary preparations? How do you build that dream house with the correct specification and avoid mistakes […]
by meQasa
