P6 Pattern of Biophilic Design: Impact on visual comfort and cognitive performance of architectural technology students
Scrutiny of the NBTE-approved curricula and course specifications for both National Diploma and
Higher National Diploma students of Architectural Technology revealed that the revised document has new
courses and upwardly reviewed course hours of some existing courses. Students are now expected to
spend extended periods in the studio for sundry academic tasks. This puts considerable pressure on their
visual comfort especially when lighting conditions are below-par, inappropriate, and ineffectual.
Preliminary Pages BGM 2023 Vol 4
Journal of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIAJ) is an academic journal, which is coordinated by the Library and Publications Committee of the Nigerian Institute of Architects.
Preliminary Pages_ BGM December 2023 Vol 3
Journal of the Nigerian Institute of
Architects (NIAJ) is an academic
journal, which is coordinated by the
Library and Publications Committee
of the Nigerian Institute of Architects
Perceived Preferences and Motivations for Garden Choice’s Influence on Architecture Students’ Studio Performance in Nigeria
The fusion of perceived preferences for outdoor spaces and its influence on architecture students’
performance in studio design projects draws attention to the intricate interplay between the human psyche,
creative processes and educational environments
Preliminary Pages September 2023 Vol 2
It is my pleasure to introduce the new digital format of the Journal of The Nigerian Institute of Architects, NIAJ, which brings with it several advantages.
Preliminary Pages
The first issue of NIAJ was published in reference to the architecture field. 1981. Before 2023, all copies of the While this journal is the flagship journal were printed with ISSN 2315- publication for The Nigerian Institute of 8913, however, since 2023, the journal papers are not restricted is printed digitally.
