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1. INTERGRATION OF INTERACTIVE SPACES IN DESIGN OF SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

5 Student Researchers

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Architectural design spaces, still the center of curricular program in architectural faculties worldwide, and is considered the standard for education in architectural design process that involves participatory practice. However, the architecture space's main role in the current academic framework of architectural study needs to be rethought. Therefore, redirection to architecture space design is required to achieve an atmosphere that provides an immersive and collabora...

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2. INTEGRATION OF YORUBA TRADITIONAL HOUSING ELEMENTS IN THE DESIGN OF OLUBADAN PALACE

5 Student Researchers

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Yoruba traditional housing through semiotic principles using symbolic objects, signs, and elements to create visual expression and linguistic meaning in architecture reflected social, economic value and cultural heritage of the Yoruba people. Availability of building materials, spatial quality and feel of natural environment, sustainability, symbolism, privacy, cultural continuity, and suitability for traditional inheritance were some of its advantages. However, over the ye...

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3. INTEGRATION OF VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE FEATURES IN A POLO SPORTS CLUB

5 Student Researchers

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Vernacular architecture is the expression of an individual person’s or society’s culture, history and locality or geographic area being reflected in their immediate environment and surrounding buildings. Buildings connect individuals to the culture, as the human desire to be culturally connected to ones surrounding is reflected in a harmonious architecture. The constant deterioration of the current Minna polo field, the bare nature of the field and the lack of s...

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4. INTEGRATION OF TRADITIONAL BUILDING ELEMENTS IN A MUSEUM

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Museums are seen by some as places where only researches are being carried out, some people do not know about their culture, historic times, artefacts or relics. It is important to get, gather, restore and update our cultural heritage, artefacts and other collection of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific importance. In doing that, a befitting structural and safe environment is required to house and care for the age long artefacts, which is a museum. This study is a...

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5. INTEGRATION OF PEOPLE’S PERCEPTION OF LANDSCAPE IN THE DESIGN OF RECREATIONAL PARKS,

5 Student Researchers

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Perception of any given environment enables one to comprehend and react to stimuli brought about by the environment. As such, the way landscape in recreational parks is perceived evidently affects the satisfaction derived from the recreational experience. Studies have shown that in Minna, people face several problems as regards outdoor recreation of which include inadequate recreational facilities, apathy towards recreation, time constraint, lack of finances and health prob...

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6. INTEGRATION OF LANDFORM AND CULTURAL DESIGN ELEMENTS IN THE DESIGN OF AN ECO-TOURIST RESORT

5 Student Researchers

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Eco-tourism the foundation of sustainable tourism development has emerged as catalyst for economic development for developing countries. The eco-tourist resort comprises of resort centres which focuses on visiting and dwelling in natural areas in order to learn, to study, to carry out environmentally friendly activities, that is tourism based on nature experience, which enables the economic and social development of local communities resulting in sustainable tourist practic...

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7. INTEGRATION OF GREEN STRATEGIES IN THE DESIGN OF TECH INNOVATION HUB

5 Student Researchers

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The growing use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and related technology has led to the emergence of a more innovative workspaces. With changes in the manner in which people work, think and adopt the use of technology, new workspace models have arisen. As work continues to change, the organisational structures in which it is carried out is also changing. Accordingly, the energy requirement needed to run these hubs continues to reflect these changes amongst...

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8. INTEGRATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR OFFICE COMPLEX

5 Student Researchers

ABSTRACT Climate change is having a tremendous effect on our fragile ecosystem where the acceleration of its effect is believed to have occurred as a result of human activities that release Greenhouse Gases (GHG) into the atmosphere. In the built environment also, energy necessity of buildings has seen an increase over the past years, predominantly is the energy demand for cooling, ventilating, and lighting. The built environment has been identified as one of the major contributors to the imm...

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9. INTEGRATION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES IN MIXED USE BUILDING DESIGN

5 Student Researchers

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Mixed-use buildings are characterized by their live-work-play concept ensuring that most activities are achieved within a particular site. Despite their numerous benefits, they experience a wide range of problems including high energy consumption, it is therefore vital that energy conservation measures are employed in such buildings. This study investigated the integration of energy conservation measures in mixed-use building design in Akure, Ondo state. Data was collected...

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10. INTEGRATION OF ECO-FRIENDLY DESIGN PRINCIPLES IN THE DESIGN OF MIXED-USE BUILDING, ABUJA, NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

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Buildings account for a large amount of land use, energy and water consumption, air and atmosphere alteration. Considering the statistics and the impact of the built environment on human health as well as the natural environment, reducing the number of natural resources consumed by the buildings industry and the amount of pollution given off is seen as critical to achieve a sustainable environment. Eco-friendly buildings are expected to reduce greenhouse gases, save the nat...

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11. INTEGRATION OF CLIMATE RESPONSIVE BUILDING ELEMENTS IN THE DESIGN OF FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY BIRNIN KEBBI

5 Student Researchers

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Traditionally, buildings were designed based on the pre conditions given by the surrounding environment, along with available natural resources to create comfortable and safe places. But nowadays, with the advent of mechanical method of heating and cooling, buildings have become less connected to their specific environment and more dependent on technical systems to comfort spaces, thereby consuming large amount of energy and harming the ecosystems of the environment through...

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12. INTEGRATION OF BIOPHILIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES IN DRUG REHABILITATION CENTRES IN KANO, NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

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Biophilic architecture is based on the assertion that humans have an innate connection with nature that should be expressed in their daily lives, especially in cities. This, which has not been a strong feature of architectural principles (even though there has been a long tradition of landscape architecture), yet potentially offers great rewards if the assertion is true. However, earlier and more recent studies have revealed that individuals who dwell among the splendours a...

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13. EVALUATION OF USER’S PERCEPTION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL ATTRIBUTES OF ICONIC BUILDINGS TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OFFICE COMPLEX ABUJA NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

ABSTRACTS

Many countries has remain relevant in the geographical world through the architectural product associated with it. Iconic buildings, especially, have represents the culture and the practice in a locality. It has also serves in capacity of economic revitalization, preserve historical events, keeps order and meaning of religious concepts and expresses the evolving architecture of a locality. This means that iconic buildings in its originality, representing the sited communit...

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14. EVALUATION OF LANDSCAPE FEATURES FOR STRESS RELIEFINHOTEL BUILDINGS IN KADUNA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

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The fast growing trend of modernization and urbanization in regions around the worldhas its shares of dire consequences, which includes stress related problems, andhavebeen on rise all over the world. The increasing economic growth and development hasled to an intense densification of cities which have in some cases, led to a sparseravailability of open spaces. Nevertheless, the need of spaces with restorative potentialsis imperative in order to mitigate the stress related...

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15. DESIGN STRATEGIES FOR INTEGRATION OF SOCIAL INTERACTION IN CIVIC CENTRES FOR MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

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Due to urbanization, civic centre has remained a subject of utmost importance because of its role in the city and human existence at large. Civic centre is the city’s symbolic public space where activities such as ceremonial mass gathering, rallies, convention, social and commercial activities takes place. However, civic centres are places that encourage an inflow of people, therefore, there is need to integrate design strategies that will enhance social interaction i...

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16. ASSESSMENT OF THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL SPACES IN ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITALS IN MINNA, NIGER STATE

5 Student Researchers

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There is a growing interest about the impact of the physical environment on the recovery process of patients among health care providers and designers. Healthcare settings and their surrounding outdoor spaces are regarded as the most complex and challenging of all public institutions due to the numerous activities carried out within these facilities. ‘‘We shape our buildings thereafter our buildings shape us’’ this notion has been recognised and emph...

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17. ASSESSMENT OF SPATIAL ORGANIZATION FOR ENHANCED SECURITY AND SAFETY IN THE DESIGN OF GURARA TOURIST CENTRE, NIGER STATE

5 Student Researchers

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Generally, the importance of tourism keeps rising day by day and in all its ramifications, it is of significant importance to the economy, social, and environmental well-being of a country. Tourism is an increasingly important source of income, employment and wealth in many countries and its rapid expansion has been considered as an interesting possibility for sustainable development, including poverty reduction, in Nigeria. Nigeria is a country with very rich tourism poten...

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18. ASSESSMENT OF PASSIVE SECURITY MEASURES IN MIXEDUSE BUILDING OFFA, KWARA STATE

5 Student Researchers

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Buildings are manmade structures that are primarily meant for shelter. They are designed in different sizes, shapes, forms and functions. Some buildings have only one function and some have multiple functions such as residential and commercial purposes. These types of building are referred to as mixed-use building. One major problem encountered with these structures is the issue of insecurity which is as a result of poor design which makes them more prone to attacks by the...

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19. ASSESSMENT OF INDOOR AIR QUALITY PRINCIPLES IN THE PROPOSED DESIGN OF A NURSING HOME IN ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

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Researches done in healthcare indicate that patient outcome is linked with the hospital‟s physical environment. This environment includes the specialised health facilities like Nursing homes which functions primarily as a place for rest, recovery and restoration of health and wellbeing of older adults through its facilities. In order to optimize performance in the face of challenging climatic conditions, the study streamlines to one of the principles of Sustainable Architec...

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20. ASSESSMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION STRATEGIES IN THE DESIGN OF HIGH-RISE CONDOMINIUM BUILDINGS IN VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

Abstract

High-rise is generally a building that is greater than (22.5 m), and with 7 to 10 stories. They could also mean structures with improved construction activities and enriched with technology that will help in reducing land scarcity, urban density and can accommodate large families in a lesser space. Condominium on the other hand, is a building divided into several apartments or units, and each unit is occupied or managed by different individuals or people. It could also be u...

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21. ASSESSMENT OF FIRE SAFETY MEASURES IN THE DESIGN OF CONFLUENCE SHOPPING MALL LOKOJA, KOGI STATE

5 Student Researchers

ABSTRACT Shopping malls are fundamentally large complex buildings occupied by considerable numbers of the general public and shop staff. These buildings must be planned to be safe and in the event of an emergency or fire outbreak, allow for fast and safe evacuation from the building by all its occupants. In designs, fire safety is one of the most .important and Complex considerations. Fire safety requirements will be more onerous for enclosed and covered shopping malls than for open street ba...

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22. USER SATISFACTION WITH ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF SPACES IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS: INSIGHTS FROM LOW-COST HOUSING IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

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User satisfaction with residential houses generally is tied to many variables, but this research aims at examining user satisfaction with architectural designed spaces of residential buildings using insights from Plateau State Low-cost housing. The designed spaces of low-cost houses constitute verandah, living room, dining, kitchen, store, bedroom, toilet/ bathroom courtyard and external spaces for parking and outdoor activities. Physical observation of low-cost houses in P...

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23. THE NEED FOR_A DISASTER MANAGEMENTC ENTRE

5 Student Researchers

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY CENTRE

Disaster means a progressive or sudden, widespread or localised, natural or human caused occurrence which causes or threatens to cause; Death, injury or disease, Damage to property, infrastructure or the environment, Disruption of the life of a community; and is of the magnitude that exceeds the ability of those affected by the disaster to cope with its effect using only their own resources. A disaster management centre is needed to:  To implement an...

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24. PAINT FACTORY MAKURDI

5 Student Researchers

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

Paint Factory or plant is an industrial site, usually consisting of buildings and machinery, or more commonly a complex having several buildings, where workers process raw materials into paint. Factories arose with the introduction of machinery during the industrial revolution when the capital and space requirements became too great for cottage industry and workshops. Paint is a subdivision of surface coating. It is a relatively opaque solid coating applied a...

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25. DOMESTIC_AIRPORT_TERMINAL_BUILDING

5 Student Researchers

BACKGROUND TO THE PROJECT

The airpot terminal is a building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board and disembark from the aircraft. Within the terminal, passengers purchase tickets, transfer their luggage, and go through security. The buildings that provide access to the airplanes (via gates) are typically called concoures. However, the terms terminals and concourses are used interchangably, depending on the...

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26. DISASTER_MANAGEMENT_CENTRE_PORT-HARCOURT

5 Student Researchers

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY 

CENTRE Disaster means a progressive or sudden, widespread or localised, natural or human caused occurrence which causes or threatens to cause; Death, injury or disease, Damage to property, infrastructure or the environment, Disruption of the life of a community; and is of the magnitude that exceeds the ability of those affected by the disaster to cope with its effect using only their own resources. A disaster management centre is needed to:  To impleme...

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27. ASSESSMENT OF CROWD CONTROL STRA TEGIES IN THE DESIGN OF NATIONAL STADIUM AT MINNA, NIGER STATE, NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

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Stadium crowd referred to the number of people corning together in cluster for sporting activities and other events in the stadium. The stadium crowd is usually associated with certain problems that include but not limited to problems of movement, ventilation, temperature, and crime, whereas this research is limited to the problem of circulation. The researcher reviewed past studies in which FIFA guide/recommendations and other similar areas of interest were made useful. Th...

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28. ADAPTATION OF BIOMIMICRY ARCHITECTURE PRINCIPLE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN CIVIC CENTRE LOKOJA, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

ABSTRACT

Civic centre is a reference point of any city where it is located and has been designed to attract interest, hence symbolic expression is one of the paramount requirements in a civic centre design. Biomimicry is defined as imitation of life. It would go a long way in enhancing the architecture of civic centre design in Nigeria. The capabilities that are abounding in biomimicry architecture could be explored in design of a sustainable civic centre so it could behave like an...

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29. INTEGRATION OF PASSIVE COOLING DESIGN STRATEGIESINSHOPPING MALLS, ZARIA, KADUNA STATE

5 Student Researchers

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Globally, shopping malls trends have been changing from open precinct tolargershopping malls. This transition is heading towards a more enclosed and air conditionedenvironment as compared to the older forms of shopping centres such as arcadeandplazas, which were designed opened. Shopping malls in Nigeria are therefore evolvinginto high consumption area of electricity, as a result of reclusive design approachduetominimum or no use of natural ventilation. The aim of this thes...

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30. DELIVERY OF LOW HOUSING INCOME IN NIGERIA PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES

5 Student Researchers

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The research is an assessment of the delivery of low income housing in Nigeria, it analyzes the prospect and challenges of delivery of low income housing in Nigeria and intends to profer recommendations toward an efficient delivery of low income housing in Nigeria.

 

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31. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN THE EXECUTION OF PUBLIC SECTOR HOUSING PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

        Housing (Shelter) is unarguably one of the basic necessities of man. It used to be ranked second after food in the hierarchy of man’s needs but according to Ebie (2009) it is the first and most important of all rights. According to him, because of the importance attached to housing and coupled with the fact that housing in all its ramifications is more than mere shelter,then,execution of public...

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32. ASSESSING THE USAGE OF SPACES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES INTRANSITION FROM TRADITIONAL TO DIGITAL LIBRARIES

5 Student Researchers

Abstract

For over two decades technology has been affecting the way libraries operate. Academic libraries have witnessed various changes with the advent of information technology, which brought about adjustment in physical space of the traditional academic libraries. Some traditional library services and spaces have become obsolete while new ones have been introduced. This pose a challenge to designers and library administrators in integrating the newly introduced ones with the trad...

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33. MAKURDI AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING, MARKURDI, BENUE STATE

5 Student Researchers

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The airport terminal is a building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board and disembark from the aircraft. Within the terminal, passengers purchase tickets, transfer their luggage, and go through security. The buildings that provide access to the airplanes (via gates) are typically called concourse. However, the terms terminals and concourses are used interchangeably,...

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34. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) DEPLOYMENT IN ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS IN NIGERIA  

5 Student Researchers

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Architectural practice has been in existence in Nigeria for more than fifty years and the earliest introduction of computers by firms for operations began in the early 1980s. Information and communication technology (ICT) usage is inevitable in all fields of endeavours and for professionals in the present era. The study of ICT usage and deployment therefore becomes imperative. This study aims at providing an understanding of the deployment of ICT in architectural firms in N...

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35. CAUSES OF ROAD ACCIDENT

5 Student Researchers

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This study was undertaken to examine the perceived causes of road accident among automobile road users using Ijebu-Ode local Government Area of Ogun State as case study. The study employed survey research method. Data were gathered through primary and secondary source. A sample of one hundred and twenty(120) was drawn from the population and questionnaires were administered to them, out of the 120 questionnaires, 109 were returned, while 100 were validated....

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36. THE EFFECT OF REINFORCED CONCRETE ON SAFETY OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN NIGERIA

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Residential Building:  This is defined as the building which sleeping accommodation is provided for normal residential purposes. It is provided with or without cooking or dining or both facilities. Residential building includes one or two story or multi-family dwelling, lodging or rooming houses, dormitories, and apartment houses.

 

The residential building can be owned by an individual or co-operative asso...

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37. THE PROPOSED GOVERNORS’ LODGE ENUGU

5 Student Researchers

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This work is on evaluation of Governor’s lodge in Enugu state. The work intends to carryout evaluation on the toilet and bathroom, parking space and landscaping of the governor’s lodge surrounding. In the process it was found out that the lodge was not in good condition. Hence the need to put the evaluated places in good shape was possible. Areas evaluated were the toilet and bathroom, the parking space and the landscape of the lodge. Conclusion...

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38. ESTIMATION OF SOIL HYDROLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS USING STRUCTURE AND TEXTURE

5 Student Researchers

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Hydrologic analyses often involve the evaluation of soil water in-filtration, conductivity, storage, and plant-water relationships. To de-fine the hydrologic soil water effects requires estimating soil water characteristics for water potential and hydraulic conductivity using soil variables such as texture, organic matter (OM), and structure. Field or laboratory measurements are difficult, costly, and often impractical for many hydrologic a...

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39. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) DEPLOYMENT IN ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS IN NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

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Architectural practice has been in existence in Nigeria for more than fifty years and the earliest introduction of computers by firms for operations began in the early 1980s. Information and communication technology (ICT) usage is inevitable in all fields of endeavours and for professionals in the present era. The study of ICT usage and deployment therefore becomes imperative. This study aims at providing an understanding of the deployment of ICT in architectural firms in N...

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40. Domestic Architecture in Benin City: A Study of Continuity and Change

5 Student Researchers

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The culture of people determines and shapes the domestic space in their domestic architecture. Subsequent modifications of the idea have focused on more precise revelations of how the spatial arrangements of material culture are culturally patterned. Through a topological analysis of house plans and patterns, collected from the City of Benin, this study detects a transformation in the house-type aspired and developed by people during the la...

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41. PROPOSED RECREATIONAL PARK

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Mans activities are affected in several ways by the immediate environment he lives in and what condition he found himself. Any activity that gives pleasures and is engaged in form of choice and not from necessity can be considered recreation”. Park and recreation, the benefit is endless”. If man spends his time wisely, he can greatly enrich his life. His recreation can help to discovered new talents and to improve himself physic...

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42. DEPLOYMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN ARCHITECTURAL COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

5 Student Researchers

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Architectural practice has been in existence in Nigeria for more than fifty years and the earliest introduction of computers by firms for operations began in the early 1980s. Information and communication technology (ICT) usage is inevitable in all fields of endeavours and for professionals in the present era. The study of ICT usage and deployment therefore becomes imperative. This study aims at providing an understanding of the deployment of ICT in architectural firms in N...

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43. COMPARISON OF LOCALLY EXCAVATED SAND WITH RIVER SAND IN TERMS OF STRENGTH IN SANDCRETE BLOCKS

5 Student Researchers Qualitative

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The high demand for sandcrete block for the development of physical infrastructures in Nigeria makes it relevant in building and construction industry. Therefore, as a result of the over-dependence on river sand for construction activities, there is a need to source for another readily available material with comparable strength when used for various purposes (such as sandcrete blocks). This research evaluate the comparison of loc...

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