Governments in Nigeria have developed several mass housing schemes with the goal of providing satisfactory residential environment at affordable cost for residents in urban areas. However, there is little understanding of the extent to which such schemes are meeting the housing needs and expectations of the low-income earners in this country. This study relied on […]
Public-private partnership in housing development provide conducive housing environment through provision of services, good and quality facilities, easy access to social amenities, good security arrangement among others. It is on this basis that this study examined residents’ satisfaction of facilities in housing projects delivered by public private partnership. A field survey was conducted in three
Housing adequacy and residential satisfaction are two concepts used to evaluate the extent to which housing schemes meet residents’ needs and expectations. However, the differences and similarities in the way residents understand these concepts have not been properly articulated in the research literature. This study therefore investigated the differences and similarities in residents’ perception of
Building construction activities is one of man’s most influential activities on natural resources and the environment. Cities in the phase of rapid economic development, urbanization and migration thus resulting in construction activities to accommodate the teeming population are generating construction and demolition waste (C&D). Nigeria, as a growing country, must implement an innovative approach to
Architectural students’ second bedroom is their studios as they spend a high percentage of their time daily in these spaces. Their main and major courses are studio work taking between 6 to 16 hours out of the 24 hours of their day especially when school is in session. The indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of these
As peri-urban regions undergo urbanization, there arises a need to scurries the influence of modernizing and urban expansion on traditional housing within these areas. This study delves into the web of spaal evoluon within the housing development of Tse-Ayu village in Makurdi, Nigeria over 18 years. Employing a qualitave research methodology, this invesgaon seeks to
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Architectural design studio engages students, teachers and other stakeholders in countless activities that results in the term ‘studio culture’. Traditionally, the culture comprised of experiences, habits and patterns within the studio space. These unique learning environments have been observed to be deserted by students due to some factors that were either neglected or not properly
The importance of building information modelling (BIM) in the execution of construction and infrastructure projects cannot be overstated as Nigeria progresses technologically. Despite the advantages of BIM for the construction industry, very little is known about how BIM affects Nigerian architectural practices. This study aims to ascertain how BIM has affected architecture firms in Ibadan,
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) has an impact on the academic performance of students irrespective of the type of institution. The recent challenge with both global warming and climate change alongside the consequent depletion of the ozone layer is affecting general comfort in an enclosed environment. An increase in heat transfer through materials used for construction
Building construction activities is one of man’s most influential activities on natural resources and the environment. Cities in the phase of rapid economic development, urbanization and migration thus resulting in construction activities to accommodate the teeming population are generating construction and demolition waste (C&D). Nigeria, as a growing country, must implement an innovative approach to
