The video features a Drone 3D mesh survey of Pipeline Estate, conducted on 15th April 2024 as part of the 3x3 Pipeline study. This initiative was commissioned by SHOUT and carried out by ARQI Solutions, under the guidance of drone specialist and architect Brian Babu, utilizing a Matrice 350 RTK Drone equipped with a Zenmuse P1 camera.

The 3x3 Pipeline project is a research effort spearheaded by the Center for Affordable Housing Finance (CAHF), the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, GMAURICH Insights, and the Sustainable Housing Technical group (SHOUT). This study aims to delve into the local economy and property market dynamics of tenements, using Pipeline Estate in Nairobi, Kenya, as a case study. It thoroughly investigates the current alignment of interests that enables the built environment in Pipeline to thrive and examines whether these interests can be redirected to achieve better housing outcomes, particularly in the realm of affordable housing.

As the technical lead, SHOUT's role involved uniting technical professionals and tools from the built environment to evaluate and quantify the gap between what is planned, built, and possible in Pipeline. The insights gained emphasize that understanding the real estate fundamentals and economics of tenements is crucial for identifying feasible interventions that could enhance the built conditions without jeopardizing the existing economic framework, which is already optimized for both developers and tenants. This approach shifts away from condemnation and instead seeks to learn from neighborhoods like Pipeline, aiming to rethink the urban housing models necessary for accommodating a thriving African Urban Workforce.

We collaboratively presented a webinar hosted by CAHF (Center for Affordable Housing Finance). More information can be found through the links below.

Webinar Link: https://housingfinanceafrica.org/library/plotting-pipeline-tenement-typologies-and-treatments-in-urban-africa/

Presentation Link: https://housingfinanceafrica.org/library/pipeline-deep-dive-can-the-interests-in-land-and-property-be-differently-aligned-to-realise-better-housing-outcomes/