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    EVALUATION OF SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES AND USERS’ EXPERIENCE FOR THE DESIGN OF WEWORK COWORKING HUB, LAGOS, NIGERIA
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-07) OSISAMI, Oluwatomisin Monisola; Covenant University Dissertation
    The increase in population in Lagos has created a need for sustainable work environments that encourage collaboration and its impact on user experience. Remote work, initially adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic, persisted beyond its peak, leading to challenges such as work-life imbalance, decreased productivity, and adverse effects on individuals’ physical and mental well-being. This research investigated the application of sustainable design strategies in coworking hubs to reduce environmental, physical, and psychological strain on users while also fostering productivity and social interaction. A mixed-methods approach combined quantitative and qualitative data collection through questionnaires, interviews, and case studies. The study focused on three coworking hubs in Eti-Osa, Lagos, Nigeria: Workstation, Impact Hub, and Africa Works. A multi-stage random sampling technique was employed in selecting these hubs, while the sustainability experts consulted included professionals certified in LEED and EDGE. The case studies were evaluated using the LEED rating points (110). Findings, as observed from case studies, highlighted Indoor Environmental Quality, showing consistency in average ratings, indicating reliable but not sufficient implementation. Water Efficiency and Sustainable Sites persistently underperformed, which showed water conservation and site planning deficiencies. Energy and Atmosphere showed significant variability across projects, ranging from relatively average to poor performance, suggesting inconsistent adoption of energy-efficient technologies. Regression analysis reveals that Indoor Environmental Quality is the strongest and most significant predictor of user experience (B = 0.813, β = 0.908, p < 0.001). Energy Efficiency (B = 0.344, p < 0.001) and Sustainable Sites (B = 0.260, p < 0.001) also show significant positive contributions. By prioritizing sustainable design strategies and user experience, the proposed coworking hub aspires to enhance the work experience for professionals and other users. This study proposes guidelines and recommendations for the effective implementation of sustainable design strategies in coworking hubs. It aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 9, 11, and 12, which focus on Good Health and Well-being, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Responsible Consumption and Production, respectively. The insights gained from this research are intended to inform the design of a coworking hub in Lagos, Nigeria.
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    ASSESSMENT OF HEALING ARCHITECTURE STRATEGIES FOR THE DESIGN OF ORIKI GROUP WELLNESS CENTRE, JABI, ABUJA, NIGERIA
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-06) INI-UKIM, Didarabasi Esther; Covenant University Dissertation
    This study investigates the implementation of healing architecture strategies in the design of a wellness centre located in Jabi, Abuja, with a focus on enhancing users’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The study grounded in Biophilic Design Theory and Therapeutic Landscape Theory explores how nature-integrated and sensory design elements promote health and wellbeing. The research reviewed literature and relevant theoretical frameworks to reveal elements such as natural and artificial lighting, ventilation, biophilic elements, acoustic comfort, colour psychology and spatial coherence play crucial roles in a therapeutic environment to support physical and mental balance. A comparative analysis of international and domestic case studies to evaluate how these strategies have been implemented in existing wellness centres around the world including SHA Wellness Clinic, Chiva-Som, Mii Amo and Abuja based centres such as Nisa Wellness Retreat, Beauty Secrets MedSpa, and JVee Wellness Spa. Findings from the analysis showed Nisa Wellness Retreat and Beauty Secrets MedSpa demonstrated stronger biophilic and therapeutic elements compared to JVee Wellness Spa. Structured questionnaires were administered to assess user perception of these healing architecture strategies, and the responses were analysed using descriptive statistics and reliability tests (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.856). The results indicate users highly value natural lighting, quietness, ventilation and exposure to nature, as these strategies contribute significantly to relaxation, mental clarity and overall comfort. The research offers valuable design insights for architects and developers seeking to incorporate healing architecture strategies therapeutic environments.
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    The Influence of Pedestrian Circulation Strategies on User Experience in Train Terminals
    (International Journal of Transport Development and Integration, 2025) Oluwatayo, Adedapo Adewunmi ; Nzeh, Millicent Eberechukwu
    Global urbanisation is evident in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially Nigeria, where the population has steadily increased by 3.2% annually. This increment necessitates the adoption of sustainable public transportation, with rail transport leading the advancement. However, train terminals are fraught with complex and poorly implemented approaches to pedestrian circulation. This study evaluated the implementation of pedestrian circulation strategies within three existing train terminals in Lagos, Nigeria, aimed at determining their influence on optimal user experience. The research method employed in this study is a mixed-method approach, which entailed the distribution of survey questionnaires to 60 respondents. Thereafter, descriptive statistics were thoroughly carried out using the IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 27. The results show that the pedestrian circulation strategy that influenced user experience the most within the selected train terminals was the connection of corridors and lobbies with other facilities. Therefore, it is recommended that horizontal pedestrian circulation strategies should be appropriately spatially planned and dimensioned to accommodate high pedestrian traffic scenarios within train terminals.