About SHSC

Sustainable Human Settlements Consult Limited, founded in Lagos, Nigeria in 1995 as a partnership of Mustapha Zubairu (Architect/Planner and urban development and management expert), and Stella Zubairu (Architect and Facilities Management Expert), has continued to grow in organization resources and experience to meet the challenges of increasingly complex projects.

We continue to operate as a general practice and have provided a full range of architectural and project coordination and management services, environmental management, urban development and management, urban governance related projects. We maintain long-standing relationships with consultants, construction industry and product supply interests. Since our inception we have sought public and private project assignments emphasizing changes that result in distinctive lasting and serviceable design.

The Organization

Sustainable Human Settlements Consult Limited is a Limited Liability Professional Company. Each project is organized in a team format and under the direction of a principal in charge and supported by qualified personnel in key positions functioning at all stages of development. In order serve specific assignments, we normally engage and coordinate engineering and specialized consultants to address project requirements. Constant personal and professional developments are fundamental requirements. We encourage a collegial, professional environment with a multi-disciplinary approach to architecture, planning and design. Firm members are encouraged to develop their gifts under leadership, and to mentor within the firm structure. At all levels the firm pursues development and service delivery through a policy of servant leadership. 

Our Process

Strong relationships provide the basis for good communication and create an environment where ideas are born, mistakes are recognized, and experience is grown. Our firm seeks to deliver complete, well-documented, and coordinated design for all of our projects. Qualified professionals with diverse and complementary abilities are assigned to fulfill the specific needs of each project, preceded by a systematic review of intentions and implementation progress at designated stages. From the beginning of the design process, the project teams are organized to collaborate closely with the client and chart representatives to fully comprehend goals/opportunities and maximize the incorporation of collaborated knowledge and ideas.

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