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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.

Architecture is a comprehensive and multidimensional discipline that incorporates diverse components, each of which holds significant importance in influencing the design and operational aspects of a structure. These fundamental elements serve as the foundational constituents of architectural design, significantly contributing to the overall visual appeal, functional efficiency, and user engagement of a building.

In 2020, the world faced the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in widespread lockdowns. This situation necessitated a rapid shift towards virtual communication, forcing society to adapt to this new reality. Consequently, there arose a compelling need to explore technological innovations for enhancing architectural education.

Research on smart energy saving is becoming famous globally in different sectors. The current research is anticipated to lower energy demand and consumption in the building industry, which has already reached 49% globally and is projected to rise by 2% yearly, incurring significant monthly costs.

Facilitated by the rapid adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) across the globe, the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry is experiencing a paradigm shift in its routine. Consequently, its adoption has brought a twist in both the environment and business procedures for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Architectural firms in developing markets.

Street hawking has become a global phenomenon and has been common in Nigeria for a long time. This affects all facets of the community, regardless of gender. Yet, the Girl-child's participation in this notorious behavior is notably widespread in northern Nigeria nowadays, especially in Kebbi state's Aliero local government.

This research work focuses on the evaluation of occupants’ thermal stress during the chess event at the Nigerian University Games (NUGA 2022), with particular emphasis on advancing passive design strategies for indoor sports hall environments.

Crime is a negative phenomenon that has a devastating effect on society and the quality of life therein. It is a known fact that for most countries, the largest expenditure of the government is on the prevention and response capacity to the occurrence of crime

Crime is a negative phenomenon that has a devastating effect on society and the quality of life therein. It is a known fact that for most countries, the largest expenditure of the government is on the prevention and response capacity to the occurrence of crime