Browsing by Author "Olaniyan, Oluwaseun"

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Sustainable Urban Renewal in a world of Smart City Agenda in Natural Commercially Evolving Area: The Case of Lagos Island Residential Districts, Lagos State, Nigeria.
(2024) Jegede, Foluke; Adewale, B. A.; Olaniyan, Oluwaseun
A study was done on the existing buildings found in the residential district areas of Lagos Island with the aim to identifying the housing and planning characteristics found in these residential areas. The history of the buildings and factors that have influenced the change in housing types was studied; how these can influence and affect any agenda of smart city implementation or reform was explored. Survey methodology was used in carrying out the research with the use of questionnaire administered to residents, observation and photographic materials as research instrument. Statistical methods were used to analyze the data collected. The result showed that a large percentage of the building investigated in the residential district has not been renovated in the last ten (10) years and are mixed used building. In spite of the need for repairs, these buildings are still being inhabited. It was observed that the present state of housing in Lagos Island has been greatly influenced by increasing commercial activities in the area. Also, the result showed that the purpose and types of housing found in this area had evolved over time, a once resting place for a man and his family is now a place of several functions. Sustainable urban renewal and planning were suggested.
THE EFFECT OF THE ENVIRONMENT ON BUILDING FINISHING MATERIALS IN LAGOS ISLAND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(2025) Jegede, Foluke; Adewale, B. A.; Olaniyan, Oluwaseun
The environment has influence on the condition of finishing materials used in buildings over time, in terms of the building deterioration and aesthetics. This environmental influence can be climatic changes or human factor effects. Lagos Island is located at the coastal region of Nigeria, characterised by heavy rainfall, coastal sea breeze laden with high salt content, high temperature and humidity. What effects do these climatic conditions have on the finishing materials used in buildings located within Lagos Island residential districts? This study evaluates the present conditions of the building finishing materials used in Lagos Island residential district, with a view to know how the climatic changes and human factors have influence the finishing materials. Survey method was used, with structured questioners administered to 177 respondents randomly selected in the area. Observation schedule and photographic materials were also used. Data was analysed statistically. The result shows that 83.4% of the building have not been renovated in the last 10 years and many of the buildings finishing’s were in deteriorating state, with low maintenance. The wall finishes have been affected by the climatic condition of the areas. The effect of the human factor was seen in the conversion of 65% of the buildings to mixed-used for both commercial activity and residential, which have affected the finishing materials used in the buildings. Recommendations were proffered, such as the repairs and renovations of the buildings. This is to assure the structural integrity and improve the aesthetics of the buildings.