Category: ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN FAULTY PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS

DEVELOPING INDIGENOUS SPATIAL CONTEXT IN THE DESIGN OF CENTRE FOR ARTS AND CULTURE JOS, NIGERIA Abstract: Good architecture is experienced when it is tailored to fit the context of …

SYNTHESIZING CULTURAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE DESIGN OF A PROPOSED URBAN RECREATION CENTRE, ILORIN Abstract: Historically, culture has been identified with the creation of „civilized state‟ and social cultivation that …

EFFECTS OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK (OONP) 1972 – 2015 Abstract: This study is aimed at establishing relationship between human activities in …

HARNESSING ARCHITECTURAL STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE DESIGN OF A MODEL DAIRY FARM KADUNA, NIGERIA Abstract: The existing designs of dairy farms have inadequately capture aspects of …

PRODUCTION OF STEEL REINFORCED CONCRETE USING WASTE GLASS POWDER AS PARTIAL REPLACEMENT FOR CEMENT Abstract: The reduction in waste is important in our environment. Waste glass tends to be …

CREATION OF PLAY SCULPTURES USING GOURD FRUIT FORMS Abstract: The gourd fruit (Calabash) is a cultural symbol in Nigeria It is also a decorative item, local musical instrument and …

AN APPLICATION OF BIOMIMICRY SCHEME IN THE DESIGN OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE, KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY (KASU), KADUNA Abstract The yearnings to achieve energy efficiency, sustainability and economy in …

ASSESSMENT OF HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN ZARIA URBAN AREA Abstract Given the increasing importance of housing affordability in housing reform debates, and the low socio-economic status of urban households especially …

A STUDY OF MWAGHAVUL FESTIVAL COSTUMES IN PLATEAU STATE Abstract A Study of Mwaghavul Festival Costumes in Plateau State Costume plays significant roles during festivals, because they add to …

OPTIMISING MICROCLIMATE DESIGN STRATEGIES IN HOT DRY CLIMATE TO ENHANCE THERMAL COMFORT FOR A PROPOSED POSTGRADUATE RESIDENCE, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY DUTSE ABSTARCT Climatically responsive building design principles are considered to …

BIOMIMICRY FOR ENHANCING PASSIVE COOLING IN THE DESIGN OF MILLENIUM CITY HOTEL, KADUNA Abstract The need for sustainable design in the tourism industry arises due to its significant contribution …

ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION WORK IN MASS HOUSING PROJECT WITH MULTIPLE CONTRACTORS IN KANO, NIGERIA. Abstract Housing across societies is one of the indices for measuring people‘s standard …

AN APPLICATION OF BIOMIMICRY SCHEME IN THE DESIGN OF THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE, KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY (KASU), KADUNA Abstract The yearnings to achieve energy efficiency, sustainability and economy in …

MAXIMISING VISUAL COMFORT AND NATURAL LIGHTING IN LECTURE ROOMS FOR THE PROPOSED FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, KADUNA. Abstract In the last decade, the world has begun …

IMPROVING WAYFINDING IN HOSPITALS FOR THE DESIGN OF TRAUMA SPECIALIST HOSPITAL, BAUCHI Abstract The purpose of this study was to establish ways of improving wayfinding in hospitals in Nigeria …

THE USE OF ARCHITECTURAL COMPONENTS IN MINIMISING MAINTENANCE FOR KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT CENTRE, KAFANCHAN Abstract Due to the educational growth and technological advancement in the world, new ideas …

A HISTORICAL SURVEY OF THE EBIRA CHAO MASKING AND MASQUERADE TRADITIONS Abstract Masking and masquerade traditions are aspects of culture that are practised in Nigeria and Africa at large. …