Heritage Architecture as Empowerment for Architects in National Development; Ogbunike Cave Case, Anambra State, Nigeria
With more than one hundred (100) sites, the research identified such as Obudu Cattle Ranch, Benin Kingdom
moat, Olumo rock in Egba, Abeokuta, Osun-Oshogbo sacred Grooves, Osun State, Oduduwa Grooves, Ogbunike Caves,
Ikogosi Spring in Ekiti and Ogbunike cave.
A Systematic Review of Architectural Solutions for Sustainable Housing and Community Empowerment in Nigeria
This paper explores community engagement and empowerment for sustainable housing in Nigeria, addressing its severe housing crisis and urban poverty. Employing a systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines, forty-four relevant articles from four online databases spanning 15 years (2008-2022) were analysed. Utilizing descriptive statistics, thematic analysis, and meta-analysis, the study identifies key concepts, principles, practices, challenges, and opportunities for community-based architectural solutions.