Christian T. Odefadehan
Research by christian t. odefadehan
A Critical Analysis of Window Size and Proportion in Lagos Residential Buildings and Their Impact on Comfort, Ventilation, Daylighting, and Urban Livability in Osapa London, Lekki
Windows are critical components of residential façades, directly influencing daylight availability, natural ventilation, and indoor environmental comfort. In the hot-humid climate of Lagos, Nigeria, the increasing prevalence of inadequately proportioned window sizes in residential buildings has become a significant concern. This trend is largely driven by high urban density, security considerations, economic constraints, and weak regulatory enforcement. This study critically assesses the impact...
Read more →Assessment of the Underutilisation of Timber As A Structural Building Material in Nigerian Residential Construction
Despite Nigeria's abundant forest resources and the long-established use of timber in traditional architecture, residential construction across the country continues to rely almost entirely on cement-based systems. This study assessed the extent, causes, and consequences of the underutilisation of timber as a structural building material in Nigerian residential construction, and evaluated its potential as a technically and economically viable alternative. The research adopted a qualitative and...
Read more →Comparative Assessment of Sandcrete Hollow Blocks and Clay Bricks in Residential Building Construction: A Case Study of Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
This study presents a comparative assessment of sandcrete hollow blocks and clay bricks as walling materials in residential building construction in Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria. A mixed method approach was adopted, incorporating literature review, field observations, and analysis of material performance data obtained from previous experimental studies. In Nigeria, particularly in urban areas such as Lagos State, findings reveal that sandcrete hollow blocks are more widely used due to affordability...
Read more →Assessment of Measures and Procedures in Mitigating Fire Outbreaks in Commercial Buildings in Lagos Island, Lagos Nigeria
Fire outbreaks in commercial buildings remain a persistent urban safety challenge on Lagos Island, Nigeria, resulting in recurrent loss of lives, property damage and economic disruption (NFPA 2022). While policy responses have largely focused on emergency firefighting capacity and post-incident management, contemporary fire-safety scholarship emphasizes that fire risk and severity are significantly influenced by architectural design decisions made at planning and construction stages (Meacham...
Read more →Biophillic Design as a Tool for Sustainable Educational Architecture Enhancing Student Experience and Performance in Lagos State Secondary Schools
Category: Environmental and Energy StudiesThis study examines biophilic design as a sustainable architectural strategy for enhancing student experience and academic-related performance in secondary schools in Lagos State, Nigeria, with particular focus on high-density urban contexts such as Victoria Island. Rapid urbanisation, heat stress, and infrastructural constraints increasingly affect indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in tropical educational settings, thereby influencing student comfort, attentiveness, and engagement. Drawing on...
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