Theo Lawson’s Architectural Legacy: Technical Ingenuity, Resilience, and a Socio-Ecological Framework in the Transformation of Freedom Park, Lagos
This paper demonstrates how resilient design, architectural ingenuity, and socio-ecological strategies,
can convert oppressive historical sites, to vibrant, adaptive public spaces. It is premised on Theo Lawson's
transformational improvement of Lagos’ Freedom Park.
The Value of Precedent Usage in The Design Process of Architecture Students in Nigerian Universities
This study investigates the role and value of precedent analysis in the architectural design process of
Nigerian universities. While precedent studies are a mandatory component of the studio method employed in design
pedagogy, research into their effectiveness and application remains limited. This research examines how design
mentors perceive the value of precedent studies in the design process, expectations from student case studies, and
current practices across Nigerian architecture schools.
The Role of Shading Devices in Enhancing Thermal Comfort in Residential Buildings in Bauchi, Nigeria
This study investigates the impact of shading devices on occupant thermal comfort in residential buildings
within Bauchi Metropolis, Nigeria. Using a survey-based methodology, 120 questionnaires were distributed, with 102
valid responses analysed alongside a checklist assessing building orientation, form, shading, vegetation, and window
placement1.
Thermal Performance of Residential Building Envelope in Tropical Climate of Jos, Nigeria – A Literature Review Approach
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