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Students’ satisfaction with lighting in classrooms: A case study of a college building in Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
(Journal of The Nigerian Institute of Architects Vol. 2, 2024) Sholanke Anthony Babatunde; Ekhaese Eghosa N.; Jegede Foluke O.; Omokanye Lois A.
Quality lighting is essential for performing academic tasks in educational environments. Poor lighting is a hindrance to effective teaching and learning, especially in classrooms. Users' satisfaction with the quality of light in educational settings is therefore essential for enabling effective delivery of quality education. This study investigated students' satisfaction with lighting in classrooms in a college building at Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, with a view to identify grey areas that require improvements, towards making contributions on ways of developing sustainable educational environment that meet users' lighting needs. The study adopted a mixed research approach that utilized both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Qualitative data was collected with the aid of an observation guide and content analysed. Whereas, quantitative data was gathered from 100 undergraduate final year students with a closed-ended structured questionnaire and analysed with the Statistical Product and Service Solutions software. Descriptive approach with the aid of photographic images and tables were used to present the findings. The study discovered that natural lighting is admitted into the classrooms through side windows and clerestory windows, while light emitting diode blubs are the artificial lighting means used. Both lighting mediums were found to be adequate. Majority of the respondents equally found the lighting means effective to indicate that they are fit for purpose. The study underscored the importance of making appropriate provisions for both natural and artificial lighting in learning spaces as a way to enhance students’ concentration level through the provision of effective natural and artificial lighting in academic environments, which in turn has the potential to enhance their academic performance.
Influence of Architectural Education on Sustainable Design Thinking: A Review of Energy-Efficiency Concepts
(IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 2025) Sholanke Anthony Babatunde; Nwangwu C. I.
The integration of sustainable design thinking in architectural practice is crucial for addressing energy efficiency challenges. However, the influence of architectural education on fostering such thinking remains underexplored. In order to solve this problem, this study examined how teaching architecture promotes sustainable design thinking, with a focus on energy-efficiency. It examined existing literature and case studies to evaluate teaching techniques in architecture schools and made a case for a curriculum that incorporates energy-efficient design concepts and fosters a sustainable culture within the programme. Through literature review by content analysis and selective approach of study, the results and findings show that there are significant barriers to the effective implementation of sustainable design education, such as: lack of faculty knowledge, lack of funds, and obsolete assessment techniques. The study concludes that greater collaborative efforts across stakeholders are needed to overcome these difficulties and establish a sustainable culture in architectural education It is envisaged that this study will encourage architects to design environmentally friendly and energy-efficient schemes. The study offers helpful information for creating curricula and formulating policies for education in sustainable design.
Evaluation of Fire Safety Management Strategies in Selected Shopping Malls in Abuja, Nigeria
(F1000Research, 2025-04) Sholanke Anthony Babatunde; Dimuna K. O.; Olukayode B. G.
Background Incessant incidences have led to losses of several lives and huge investments in many developing countries, particularly Nigeria. This study evaluated fire safety management strategies of selected shopping malls in the city of Abuja, Nigeria in order to identify specific areas that require improvement. Methods The research adopted a case study approach and analysis of data through qualitative means. An observation guide designed for the study was used to collect data. The data were content analysed and the findings reported in themes with the aid of tables and photographs to enhance clarity and understanding. Results The result revealed that the efficacy of active fire safety strategies of the shopping malls exhibited various levels of inadequacies. Fire prevention devices such as sprinklers, smoke detectors and drenchers were either not provided or sparsely provided. The prevalent firemitigation devices found in the malls were fire extinguishers and fire buckets, which are grossly inadequate to prevent the rapid spread of large-scale fire. The passive fire safety measures of the malls also exhibited some levels of inadequacies. The study underscored the need for fire safety strategies in public buildings, particularly largescale commercial structures with high capacity of users, to be adequately provided and managed in adherence to standard practice and building code requirements. Conclusion The study recommends that building professionals should adapt innovative means to mitigate fire risk in the planning and development of commercial buildings. Also, making provisions to accommodate impulsive human behaviour during times of chaos should be a primary design consideration for building designers. The study emphasizes the need for further attention and improvement in fire safety management strategies implementation in commercial buildings, especially large-scale public facilities such as shopping malls, in order to appreciably guide against the devastating effect of fire in case of an occurrence.

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