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There has been a renewed conversation on thermal performance and thermal efficiency of buildings lately as a means of addressing the current energy crisis and series of environmental problems, this is because the building sector constitutes a substantial percentage of overall global consumption and demand for energy. Buildings generally, and residential buildings in particular consume a lot of energy for ventilation, heating, and air conditioning.

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.

Construction plays a crucial role in developing a country's infrastructure, yet the industry faces significant challenges in managing construction material waste, predominantly generated from the demolition of structures. This waste impacts project costs, profitability, and the environment. Common waste materials include concrete, sand, aggregates, steel, bricks, glass, electrical fixtures, and tiles, with less common materials like paints, PVC pipes, and glass fixtures also affecting profitability.

This study investigates the effect of roof design on rainwater harvesting in rural Toshia, Yunusari Local Government, Yobe State. Using cluster sampling, 40 households were randomly selected from four streets (A-D). Field observations, questionnaires, and rainfall data analysis revealed that sustainable roof designs significantly impact rainwater harvesting potential.