This paper investigated how Yoruba architectural philosophy was expressed and
communicated through their vernacular architecture, despite its gradually diminishing …

Hausa Vernacular architecture is informed and shaped by cultural and religious values,
wherein, Dakali and Zaure are unique features that plays a pivotal role. Cities are …

Buildingsare designed to meet users' expectation in terms of space functionality and visual
aesthetics. Space functionality requirement of users is often more considered over their …

The literary materials on Yoruba architecture that are more common are descriptive. They
dwell mostly on the massing of units, individual configurations within buildings and cultural …

The architectural traditions of Islamic cultures have been influenced by Islamic teachings
historically. These teachings include values, such as discretion, modesty, and hospitality …

The evolution of indigenous architecture for any social culture is usually sectionalised into
thresholds of different but succinct architectural styles. The continued survival of any …

The evolution of indigenous architecture for any social culture is usually sectionalised into
thresholds of different but succinct architectural styles. The continued survival of any …

The rapid urbanization, taking place in Southwest Nigeria in the last 40years has
necessitated the need for regenerating the historic city cores of the region. The state …

Abstract Architecture of Yoruba traditional compound in the design and planning of form,
space and order draws its features from veneration of objects, use of courtyards, verandahs …

Nigeria adopted public-private partnership (PPP) housing developments to alleviate
shortfalls in housing stock. Researchers have discussed PPP low-cost housing in Abuja in …