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    Construction Finishes Materials and Innovations in the Global South
    (Preprints, 2024-08) Ndimako, Onyedikachukwu; Babalola, Daniel Olatunde; Ekeh, Eseoghene
    Health resorts aim to create health sanctuaries, fostering an environment conducive to treatment, healing, and well‐being. Material selection choices for health resort designers should comply with specific minimal requirements and criteria to provide a suitable atmosphere for health and wellness. Based on this assumption and some selection criteria, the study intended to analyse purposefully selected health resorts as the foundation for identifying acceptable materials to construct health resorts. This study had three main goals: to define the evaluated health resorts’ physical characteristics, determine their external works specifications, and investigate the material usage utilised in the interior of three primary functional spaces. We employed a case study approach as the qualitative research method. Data was analysed using narrative and content analysis. According to the findings, natural materials, particularly those produced locally, are best suited for the outside and interior of health resort buildings. Wood is the most commonly used material, appearing in all instances studied. The findings are consistent with current worldwide trends toward environmentally friendly facilities. Adopting natural materials such as wood, stone, and soil for health resort planning would be practical, considering the health advantages of such environmentally friendly materials.
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    Climate change impact on the architecture and built environment dwellers’ well-being in Niger Delta Region: a systematic review
    (Frontiers in Climate, 2024-12-23) Dimuna, Kingsley O.; Ekhaese, Eghosa N.; Ndimako, Onyedikachukwu O.
    Climate change resulting from weather conditions has recently attracted global attention and concern; such variations have impacted architecture and the built environment, especially on the urban dweller’s well-being and other associated urban problems. This systematic review investigates the effects of climate change on the environment and architecture in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria and the potential consequences for inhabitants well-being through a systematic review of scholarly literature from Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Science Direct and Scopus covering the period from 2019 to 2024. The study synthesizes current literature, using rigorous inclusion criteria to find relevant studies conducted globally. It involves an assessment procedure that resulted in 25 articles for analysis. The core of the problem lies in the gaps in that climate change has negatively impacted the environment, architecture and building construction mechanism in the Niger Delta Region. This review systematically observes the methodologies in the selected studies to create a standardized framework for future research using a hybrid review approach. Results reveal that the ongoing incidences of perennial flooding in the region are attributable to climate change across different geographic locations and seasons. The authors proffered some recommendations to mitigate these impacts for future research. However, this systematic review of climate change’s impact on the architecture and dwellers’ well-being in the built environment in the Niger Delta presents valued insights for policymakers and urban health practitioners, enhances the urban built environment health systems resilience, and well organize communities for the climate change challenges
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    The impact of inclusive architectural strategies on social inclusion characteristics in innovation hubs in Southwest Nigeria
    (Frontiers in Built Enrvironment, 2025-07) Ekhaese, Eghosa N.; OYELUDE, Felicia Opeyemi
    Innovation hubs foster collaboration, creativity, and economic growth. However, the inclusivity of these spaces remains a critical factor in ensuring equal access and participation by diverse users. This study examined the impact of inclusive architectural design strategies on social inclusion in selected innovation hubs in Nigeria. This study focuses on how these strategies create accessible, collaborative, and equitable spaces. This research identifies the inclusive architectural strategies applicable in innovation hubs and examines the impact of inclusive architectural strategies on improving social inclusion characteristics in innovation hubs. The study used a quantitative method based on structured questionnaires, which reached 170 participants distributed across five innovation hubs in Southwest, Nigeria. The researchers used descriptive and inferential statistical analysis combined with frequency counts and percentages for data evaluation that produced graphical representations. Findings reveal that inclusive architectural elements, such as accessibility compliance, spatial flexibility, and user-centred design, significantly influence social interactions, knowledge exchange, and engagement within innovation hubs. However, barriers such as inadequate planning, lack of policy enforcement, and financial constraints hinder the full implementation of inclusive design principles. The study concludes that integrating inclusive architectural strategies from the initial planning stages can enhance accessibility and foster greater social participation in innovation hubs. By prioritising universal design principles, these spaces can bridge socio-economic gaps, promote innovation, and support diverse user needs. The findings provide valuable insights for architects, policymakers, and stakeholders in developing more inclusive and sustainable innovation environments.