Publications
Quartey, L.N.K., Amos-Abanyie, S., Afram, S.O. (2021) Noise Exposure Levels in Basic
School Environment in a City in Ghana. Open Journal of Civil Engineering (OJCE)Vol.
11, No. 1.
Asigri, E.O., Afram, S.O., Ameyaw,C. (2021)Fire Safety design attributes of Students’
housing facilities in KNUST, Ghana. African Journal Of Built Environment Research
(AOJBER) Vol. 5, Issue 1.
Kwofie, T. E., Amos-Abanyie, S. and Afram, S. O. (2016) ‘Principal Component Analysis of Professional Competencies of Architects in the Ghanaian Construction Industry’. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, Vol. 23 Iss 5 pp. 571 – 587.
Kwofie, T. E., Afram, S. O. and Botchway, E. A. (2016) Critical Success Model For PPP Public Housing Delivery in Ghana. Built Environment Projects and Asset Management, Vol. 6 (1): pp. 58 – 73
Asigri, E.O., Afram, S.O., Oppong, R.A. (2017) Assessment of the Adequacy of Fire Safety measures in student Housing facilities at KNUST. At the 6th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA, 2017), KNUST, Kumasi Ghana.
Kwofie, T.E., Adinyira, E., Botchway, E., Afram, S.O., (2012): Determining critical Project Success criteria for Public Housing Projects (PHBPS) Delivery in Ghana. Proceedings of 4th West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 24-26 July 2012, Abuja, Nigeria, Pg 1-7.
Amos-Abanyie, S., Afram, S.O, Olympio, G. (2013): Passive Design of Mass Housing Development in the Warm humid Regions of Ghana: A path to sustainable building Design. (Published in The Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, Volume 15, No.8, 2013; Clarion, University of Pennsylvania,)
Bangdome-dery, A., Eghan, G.E., Afram, S.O. (2014): Overview of Self-help (self-build) housing provision in Ghana: Policies and Challenges. Journal of Developing Country Studies, Vol. 4, No. 6, published by The International Institute for Science Technology and Education (IISTE), 2014.)
Botchway, E., Afram, S.O.,and Ankrah, J. (2014): Building Permit Acquisition: the Situation in the Kumasi Metropoli. Journal of Developing Country Studies, Vol. 4, No. 6, published by The International Institute for Science Technology and Education (IISTE), 2014.)
Danquah, J., Afram, S.O., (2014)Residential User Satisfaction of Real Estate Housing in Ghana. International Journal of Civil Engineering Construction & Estate Management. Vol. 1, No.3, pp. 1-21. Dec 2014. Published by European Centre for Research Training and Development, UK www.eajournals.org
Afram, S.O., Kwofie, T.E., Attipoe, Jeanette (2015) The Influence of Beneficiary Participation in Resettlement Schemes in Ghana: A Case Study of the Keta Basin Sea Defence Resettlemnt Project. Presented at International Conference on Infrastructure Development Africa. College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. March 2015.
Offei-Nketsia, J., Afram, S.O., Asamoah, P.K.B (2015) Causes and Effects of Transformations: A Case study of Asawase Estate, Kumasi. Presented at International Conference on Infrastructure Development Africa. College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. March 2015.
Quagraine, V., Afram, S.O., Biekro,G.A.(2015) Exploring the Sculptural potentials of Plastic waste for the Reduction of the Waste menace in Accra, Ghana. (Submitted to Journal on Waste Management and Research)
Koranteng, C., Abanyie, S., Afram, S.O. (2015) An Evaluation of Climate responsive design features of Buildings on KNUST campus Based on Mahoney tables. Presented at International Conference on Infrastructure Development Africa. College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. March 2015.
Koranteng, C., Afram, S.O., Essel, C. (2015) An Assessment Of Sacred Spaces In Terms Of Passive Strategies; A Case Of Bantama, Kumasi. Presented at International Conference on Infrastructure Development Africa. College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. March 2015.
Sarfo-Mensah, R., Kootin-Sanwu, V., Afram, S.O. (2015) Housing condition for Migrants in Zongo communities; Case Study of Ejisu Zongo, Ghana. Presented at International Conference on Infrastructure Development Africa. College of Architecture and Planning, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. March 2015.
Koranteng, C., Amos-Abanyie, S., Afram, S.O. (2015) An evaluation of Climate responsive design feature of buildings on KNUST campus, based on Mahoney Tables. British Journal of Applied Science and Technology (BJAST) Vol: 10.9734/BJAST/2015/17795 9. In press)
“CAPE COAST: Prospects for Renewing a Decaying City”. (Published in the Journal of KNUST, Volume 17 No. 3 October, 1997 issue)
Afram, S.O. (2002): “Obroni Wawu, Mass Housing, Tower Blocks and HIPC” (Published in the journal of The Ghana Institute of Architects. Special Issue, November 2002 )
Afram, S.O. Owusu, S.E. (2006): “Design Innovations Towards Enhancing the Quality of Living in multi-storey Compound Housing for Low-Income Households in Kumasi, Ghana”. (Published in the journal of KNUST, Volume 26, No. 1, 2006).
Afram, S.O.(2007):“The Traditional Ashanti Compound House – A Forgotten Resource for Home Ownership of the Urban Poor”. Paper presented at the International Conference on “African Architecture Today” 2007, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi Ghana.
Afram, S.O. (2008): Structural Failures of Artisanal-Built Roofs during Rainstorms in Ghana: Common Causes. (Published in the Journal of the Building and Road Research Institute, Ghana. Vol.11, Dec. 2008, Pages 24-29)
Amos-Abanyie, S., Afram S.O. (2008): Bioclimatic features of vernacular Architecture of Nzulezu. (Published in the Journal of the Building and Road Research Institute, Ghana. Vol.11, Dec. 2008, Pages 1-9)
Afram, S.O. (2008): Some Common Causes of Parapet Roof Construction in Ghana: A Case Study from Kumasi. (Published in the journal of KNUST, Volume 28, No. 3, 2008).
Afram, S.O., Korboe, D., (2009): Continuity, Utility and Change: The Urban Compound House in Ghana (Published in Open House International Journal Vol. 34, 2009).
Afram, S.O., Olympio, G.F.A. (2009): The Woes of a Strait-jacketed Central Business District: The Case study of Adum, Kumasi. Paper presented at International Conference on AFRICAN PERSPECTIVES 2009 CONFERENCE, September 2009, University of Pretoria, South Africa.