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This research delved into the necessity of creating urban green spaces within housing estates in Enugu metropolis, with a focus on their environmental, social, and economic advantages. The study employed case studies of five housing estates: Golf Estate, Ivory Estate, Loma Linda Housing Estate, New Abakiliki Road Layout Area A, and Riverside Estate.

This research delved into the necessity of creating urban green spaces within housing estates in Enugu metropolis, with a focus on their environmental, social, and economic advantages. The study employed case studies of five housing estates: Golf Estate, Ivory Estate, Loma Linda Housing Estate, New Abakiliki Road Layout Area A, and Riverside Estate. The findings underscored the significant impact of well-maintained green spaces on the residents' quality of life, including improvements in physical and mental health, strengthened social cohesion, and increased property values. The study also emphasised the environmental benefits such as air and water purification, carbon sequestration, and climate regulation.

This article delves into sustainable architecture and green building practices in South-West Nigeria, highlighting their critical role in promoting environmental conservation and resource efficiency. It examines the integration of local strategies, indigenous materials, and eco-friendly design principles that collectively work to minimize ecological footprints, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce waste.

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.

Maintenance is a key requirement for buildings to operate at their maximum efficiency throughout their intended lifespan. This study examined the consequences of building maintenance management on the longevity of the structure through the medium of a literature review.

he high mortality and morbidity rates of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic led to an explosion of research on studying the dynamics of the survival and transmission of its causative agent, as well as other airborne pathogens. This has resulted in a plethora of information on the role of building design in the spread of microorganisms associated with respiratory diseases.

Indigenous cultures in Nigeria demonstrated robust social coexistence and governance structures long before colonialism, guided by established customs and traditions passed down through oral history. This paper explores the profound impact of culture on architectural expressions in Nigeria, specifically within the North-Central region.

Users’ perception of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is critical for sustainable residential development. IEQ factors that affect evaluation of quality life for occupants in residential buildings are thermal comfort, air quality, light quality and indoor acoustics. This study critically reviewed literature on IEQ for residential buildings with the view to establish an improved IEQ concept on sustainable development.

This article examines the rather complex issue of valuing heritage, particularly as it concerns buildings with age, historical or cultural relevance, which are all qualities difficult to measure in financial terms.

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.