Effect of the Climate on Nigerian Architecture
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| author | Odey, Peace |
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| contents | <p>This report examines the influence of climatic conditions on architectural design and building performance in Nigeria. It explores how factors such as temperature, humidity, rainfall patterns, solar radiation, and prevailing winds shape traditional and contemporary architectural responses across different ecological zones in the country. The study highlights climate-responsive design strategies, including roof design, shading, ventilation, and thermal mass, as practical approaches to improving indoor comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.</p> <p>By drawing on contextual examples and design principles, the report underscores the importance of integrating climate considerations into architectural planning and construction in Nigeria. The findings contribute to ongoing discussions on sustainable development, climate adaptation, and resilient built environments, offering insights relevant to architects, planners, policymakers, students, and built-environment practitioners interested in climate-sensitive design in tropical contexts.</p> |
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| language | eng |
| publishDate | 2025 |
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| spellingShingle | Effect of the Climate on Nigerian Architecture Odey, Peace Rural architecture Climate Architecture Climate Resilent Buildings <p>This report examines the influence of climatic conditions on architectural design and building performance in Nigeria. It explores how factors such as temperature, humidity, rainfall patterns, solar radiation, and prevailing winds shape traditional and contemporary architectural responses across different ecological zones in the country. The study highlights climate-responsive design strategies, including roof design, shading, ventilation, and thermal mass, as practical approaches to improving indoor comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.</p> <p>By drawing on contextual examples and design principles, the report underscores the importance of integrating climate considerations into architectural planning and construction in Nigeria. The findings contribute to ongoing discussions on sustainable development, climate adaptation, and resilient built environments, offering insights relevant to architects, planners, policymakers, students, and built-environment practitioners interested in climate-sensitive design in tropical contexts.</p> |
| title | Effect of the Climate on Nigerian Architecture |
| topic | Rural architecture Climate Architecture Climate Resilent Buildings |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18032098 |