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    Tropical Building Sustainability and the Energy Regulations
    (Preprints, 2024-08-21) Babalola, Daniel Olatunde; Ugah, Uzodinma. K.; Ekeh, E. Y.
    Tropical regions face unique challenges in building sustainability due to high temperatures, humidity, and heavy rainfall. While building energy regulations are essential for promoting energy efficiency, their effectiveness in addressing tropical climate conditions needs to be studied more. This research aims to systematically investigate tropical building sustainability issues and evaluate the impacts of building energy regulations on these challenges. The study will identify gaps in current regulations by analyzing existing research and recommend strategies for developing more comprehensive frameworks that promote sustainable building practices in tropical regions. This research contributes to developing effective policies and strategies for achieving sustainable and energy-efficient built environments in tropical climates.
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    Disaster Resilient Infrastructure: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends
    (7th International Conference on Science and Sustainable Development and Workshop, 2024) Adejola, F. O.; Ngaunje, S; Ogunlolu, A.; Aliu, U. I.; Ajiferuke, O. O.; Adetoro, O. C.; Omoniwa, F. H.; Sofolahan, O.; Miju, R. B.; Olagunju, O.; Akinola, G.; Tunji-Olayeni, P. F.
    The vital role of infrastructure in the delivery of essential services and the severity of disasters globally calls for more research and discourse on disaster resilient infrastructure. Despite the increasing body of knowledge on disaster resilient infrastructure, an assessment of research on the subject is lacking. This study fills this gap by assessing the global research trend in disaster resilient infrastructure. The study adopted a bibliometric analysis with the use of the VOSviewer. The main search words used in the study were “Disaster”, “Resilient”, AND “Infrastructure. Initial extracted papers with these keywords were 1041. After refining based on language, document type, and key words, a total of 278 papers were found suitable for the analysis. The years 2020 to 2022 indicated the highest research outputs while countries with highest number of publication on the subject of disaster resilient infrastructure were the United States, United Kingdom and Japan. Most of the highly cited works were review-based, case studies and a few experimental. The findings of this study serve as a source of baseline data on disaster resilient infrastructure which can provide new research directions and also guide the design and implementation of policies on disaster-resilient infrastructure.
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    Perception Of Healing Architectural Elements In Women's Healthcare Facilities In Lagos, Nigeria
    (The ARCC Journal for Architectural Research volume 22 I issue 1, 2025) Babalola, Olatunde Daniel; Sef1a, Erumeuvoke
    This study looked at the use and influence of healing elements in the Women's Health Facilities (WHFs) architecture in Lagos, Nigeria. It investigated the extent to which healing architecture has been adopted and its implications on patient healing by assessing their perception and the perspectives of practitioners on its effect on patients. The study collected data from selected WHFs in Lagos using a questionnaire-based survey, allowing for an in-depth examination of the efficacy of healing architectural elements in enhancing patient and practitioner experiences. It employed structured questionnaires shared among 101 respondents out of the estimated 237 users in the seven WHFs by assessing the perceptions of two key respondent groups, patients and healthcare practitioners, on the effect of healing architectural elements. Data were analysed based on themes and statistical software (SPSS v26) for descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that most users were highly aware of the adopted healing elements, and practitioners reported significant effects of these elements on the patients' stress levels, blood pressure, heart rates, autonomic function, and mental engagement. Based on these findings, proposals for advancing the inclusion of healing elements in WHFs are given, including the use of natural elements, flexible spaces, colour and cultural sensitivity, and highlighted useful insights for future design considerations and healthcare practices.
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    Influence of Architectural Education on Sustainable Design Thinking: A Review of Energy-Efficiency Concepts
    (IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science1, 2025) Sholanke, Anthony Babatunde; Nwangwu, C. I.
    The integration of sustainable design thinking in architectural practice is crucial for addressing energy efficiency challenges. However, the influence of architectural education on fostering such thinking remains underexplored. In order to solve this problem, this study examined how teaching architecture promotes sustainable design thinking, with a focus on energy-efficiency. It examined existing literature and case studies to evaluate teaching techniques in architecture schools and made a case for a curriculum that incorporates energy-efficient design concepts and fosters a sustainable culture within the programme. Through literature review by content analysis and selective approach of study, the results and findings show that there are significant barriers to the effective implementation of sustainable design education, such as: lack of faculty knowledge, lack of funds, and obsolete assessment techniques. The study concludes that greater collaborative efforts across stakeholders are needed to overcome these difficulties and establish a sustainable culture in architectural education It is envisaged that this study will encourage architects to design environmentally friendly and energy-efficient schemes. The study offers helpful information for creating curricula and formulating policies for education in sustainable design.
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    Compliance of Accessibility Features of Selected Shopping Malls with Universal Design Strategies in Nigeria
    (Civil Engineering and Architecture 13(4), 2025) Sholanke, Anthony Babatunde; Adisa, Ololade Simbiat
    Shopping malls are public facilities that cater to all user groups. To achieve sustainable communities, shopping malls should be designed to meet the accessibility needs of all categories of users. This study assessed the compliance of accessibility features of selected shopping malls with universal design strategies in Nigeria to determine areas for improvement towards promoting inclusivity in the development of the built environment. The study adopted a qualitative research approach. Data from three shopping malls were collected using an observation guide, analysed through content analysis, and presented descriptively with photographs and a table to enhance understanding and provide clarity. The study discovered that while a majority of the accessibility strategies implemented in the malls were satisfactorily compliant with universal design strategies, some of the features did not meet universal design requirements. Key areas found to be lacking include accessibility features largely beneficial for people with disabilities, such as a lack of accessible car parks, slippery floor surfaces, and a lack of lower handrails where main handrails are provided along stairways and ramps for the benefit of people with short stature, and children. Others are the use of open risers, generally considered unsafe for users, and the absence of baby changing toilet facilities. The study suggests retrofitting the shopping malls with accessibility features found to be lacking, to cater for all user groups, including people with disabilities, without compromising the functionality and aesthetic appeal of the shopping malls. The article is beneficial for policymakers, designers, researchers, and students towards the study, planning, and development of safe, resilient, sustainable, and inclusive environments in conformity with the 11th target of the 17 sustainable development goals.
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    Evaluation of Fire Safety Management Strategies in Selected Shopping Malls in Abuja, Nigeria
    (F1000Research, 2025) Sholanke, A. B.; Dimuna. K. O.; Olukayode, B. G.
    Background Incessant incidences have led to losses of several lives and huge investments in many developing countries, particularly Nigeria. This study evaluated fire safety management strategies of selected shopping malls in the city of Abuja, Nigeria in order to identify specific areas that require improvement. Methods The research adopted a case study approach and analysis of data through qualitative means. An observation guide designed for the study was used to collect data. The data were content analysed and the findings reported in themes with the aid of tables and photographs to enhance clarity and understanding. Results The result revealed that the efficacy of active fire safety strategies of the shopping malls exhibited various levels of inadequacies. Fire prevention devices such as sprinklers, smoke detectors and drenchers were either not provided or sparsely provided. The prevalent fire mitigation devices found in the malls were fire extinguishers and fire buckets, which are grossly inadequate to prevent the rapid spread of large-scale fire. The passive fire safety measures of the malls also exhibited some levels of inadequacies. The study underscored the need for fire safety strategies in public buildings, particularly large scale commercial structures with high capacity of users, to be adequately provided and managed in adherence to standard practice and building code requirements. Conclusion The study recommends that building professionals should adapt innovative means to mitigate fire risk in the planning and development of commercial buildings. Also, making provisions to accommodate impulsive human behaviour during times of chaos should be a primary design consideration for building designers. The study emphasizes the need for further attention and improvement in fire safety management strategies implementation in commercial buildings, especially large-scale public facilities such as shopping malls, in order to appreciably guide against the devastating effect of fire in case of an occurrence.
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    Sustainable Tropical Architecture and Building Energy Regulations
    (Preprints, 2024) Ugah, U. K.; Babalola, Daniel Olatunde; Nduka-Kalu, C. I
    : Tropical regions face significant energy challenges due to climatic conditions. This study investigates the interplay between sustainable architecture and building energy regulations in mitigating these challenges. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of existing building energy regulations in promoting sustainable architecture in tropical climates and identify key architectural strategies and regulatory frameworks for optimizing energy efficiency in tropical buildings. A comparative analysis of building regulations and case studies of sustainable buildings in selected tropical regions is conducted. The findings reveal that current regulations often must be revised to address tropical climates' unique energy demands. Incorporating passive design principles, renewable energy systems, and material selection is crucial for energy efficiency. It is recommended that building energy regulations be strengthened to mandate sustainable design strategies and provide incentives to promote the adoption of energy-efficient technologies.
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    The Shift from Traditional to Modern Architecture: A Review of 20th Century Development
    (Preprints, 2024) Ugah, Uzodinma. K.; Babalola, Daniel Olatunde; Ekeh, Eseoghene. Y.
    This research delves into the evolution of architectural styles throughout the 20th century, examining the transition from traditional to modern architecture. The study aims to identify the key factors influencing this transformation and analyze the impact of modernist principles on architectural design and practice. Employing a historical and analytical methodology, the research investigates the works of influential architects and the role of technological advancements. Key findings reveal that a confluence of cultural, technological, and socioeconomic forces drove the shift towards modernism, which focused on functionality, form, and innovation. The research concludes that the modernist movement fundamentally reshaped the built environment, leaving a lasting legacy on contemporary architectural discourse. It is recommended that future studies explore the long-term implications of modernism on urban planning and sustainability, as well as the potential for a synthesis between traditional and contemporary architectural approaches.
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    Influence of Client Relationship Management Strategy on Organisational Performance.
    (International Journal of Sustainable Development & Planning,, Vol 19, Issue 8, 2024) Adepeju, Adedeji A.; Ibem, Eziyi O.; Babalola, Daniel Olatunde; Oluwatayo, Adedapo A.; Okagbue, Hilary I.
    From the system view of organisations, this study investigated how client relationship management (CRM) strategy responses of architectural firms to market conditions influence their firm performance. Previous studies have proposed empirical models that explored this relationship in several organisational contexts, but there is a dearth of studies that explained the link between CRM strategy and firm performance in the context of architectural firms. The empirical model of the current study closed this gap by explaining how the CRM strategy features used by architectural firms influence their firm performance. A questionnaire survey of 195 samples of randomly selected architectural firms was conducted in Lagos, Nigeria. 82 copies of the questionnaire (42% response rate) were retrieved and the nominal and ordinal data obtained were subjected to descriptive, factor and categorical regression analyses using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) software (IBM SPSS Statistics 23). The regression analysis revealed that client collaboration, client communication and service customisation dimensions of CRM strategy had a statistically significant influence on the firms' overall performance. The model of this study contributed to the empirical literature by revealing how the strategic behaviour of architectural firms in the industrial market optimizes their performance. Managerial implications and areas for further studies were stated.
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    Users’ perception of the physical work environment in Covenant University
    (Materialstoday: Proceedings, 2024) Peter, N. J.; Ibisola, A. S.; Oluwatayo, A. A.; Omotosho, V. J; Okagbue, H. I.
    Office users within higher institutions in Nigeria have been facing several challenges regarding the condition of their offices ranging from abstract concept like office orientation and positioning, to how conducive the office environment is for work. This condition may include unbalanced room temperature, inadequate ventilation and absence of efficient day lighting amongst others. This paper examined the condition of physical work environment of lecturers in Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. A total of 183 questionnaires were administered, and a response rate of 72% was achieved and used for the study. Data collected was analysed with the use of Relative Agreement Index. Having assessed the condition of the physical work environment of lecturers using five of the essential features of a physical work environment, which are: ventilation, lighting, color, noise and indoor plants, the result showed that majority of the respondents were satisfied generally with the physical work environment in the University. However, with respect to each of the individual feature, they expressed a number of dissatisfaction – some offices do not have access to daylight, neither can they access natural ventilation, some other do not have window view, amongst other displeasures. The study recommends that since the Physical Work Environment (PHE) plays a very important role in an office for organizational survival, and for enhancing employees’ productivity, the University Management should consider retrofitting the offices that need to be made adequate for employees’ productivity.