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Visions of the City: Accra in the 21st Century tried to examine the experiences of some cities and their developmental challenges and problems. Many broad themes including land use,urban planning ideals,housing,public transport policy,information technology,physical and social infrastructure were discussed.The participation of government and public officials made the seminar the forum it was intended to be in examing policy and developmental issues towards the management of growing cities. More..... |
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It is gratifying that the Asante Traditional Buildings have been listed National Monuments and more importantly as World Heritage property by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee. These edifices, built by talented “architects”, have played their role in the history and culture of Asanteman.Their unique mural decorations were used mostly for palaces, homes for the wealthy citizens and shrine houses.However, the long war with the British at the turn of the twentieth century destroyed most of these buildings and modernity ensured that the rebuilding was in sandcrete blocks and corrugated iron. More..... |
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The basic architecture design of the fort is a large square or rectilinear patern. However, in some cases the fort is triangular or even irregular in shape as it is dictated by the contours of the rock on which it is built. The outer component of the fort usually comprises four bastions/batteries or towers located at the corners. The bastions were linked by means of very thick reinforced "curtain walls". The inner component comprises buildings sometimes raised to two or three storey with or without towers, and accompanied by an enclosure, courtyard or a spur. More..... |
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The architecture of every age has often reflected, among other factors, sociological, economic and technological expression of that period. This accounts for similarity in appearance of buildings of similar function in a given period of time, such similarities being achieved through the application of certain design features and forms. But very often students and practicing architects in tropical countries tend to accept the use of many design features without pausing to assess their suitability in terms of environmental conformity or of economic and climatic considerations. More..... |
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