University of Khartoum
Institute of Building and Road Research

 
Architecture and Planning
Division
             
               
         
Functions:
Conduct research, collect information and develop techniques and tools for design aids and planning control which deal with:
 
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The space requirements of the various activities and the spatial organization of building elements;

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The effects of the environmental physical fields and the psycho-physical requirements of man, with special reference to the Sudan.

- Building economics and the methods of cost reduction at the different stages of the process : design , construction Maintenance and provision of services; and
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The short and long-term structural planning covering all relevant aspects of physical, economical, social, transportation and corporate planning.

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Sanitation systems for Sudan : Low-cost alternatives to fully-sewered systems.

   

Future Research Projects:

 
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Building Regulations - A Consultative Document

  A study towards drawing up Building Regulations and byelaws relevant to the conditions and environment of the Sudan.
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Work study of the major building trades to evaluate the productivity of operatives and other cost components.

- Traffic management scheme for Khartoum area
   
 
   
     
   

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