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Research Article
Post Occupancy Evaluation of Federal Sectretariat, Jos, Plateau State in the Design of High-Rise Buildings and Vertical Circulation in the North-Central Zone of Nigeria
Salawudeen Sodiq Abiodun*
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Yusuff Hammed Babatunde
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2025
Pages:
1-12
Received:
23 November 2024
Accepted:
12 December 2024
Published:
9 January 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijaaa.20251101.11
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Abstract: This study conducts a Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) of the Federal Secretariat in Jos, Plateau State, focusing on the design and efficiency of high-rise buildings and vertical circulation systems in Nigeria's North-Central zone. The research evaluates the effectiveness of vertical circulation systems in terms of user satisfaction, operational efficiency, and challenges affecting productivity and safety. By benchmarking the design of the Federal Secretariat against best practices in high-rise building design, the study assesses maintenance practices and provides recommendations for enhancing future high-rise projects. Employing a descriptive design and survey methodology, data were gathered using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with a representative sample of stakeholders. The findings underscore the critical role of vertical circulation design in ensuring functionality, improving user experience, and enhancing architectural expression. Key results highlight the importance of accessible and inclusive design options tailored to the building’s context and user needs. The study concludes that effective vertical circulation systems are integral to maximizing performance and satisfaction while meeting contemporary standards for safety and sustainability.
Abstract: This study conducts a Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) of the Federal Secretariat in Jos, Plateau State, focusing on the design and efficiency of high-rise buildings and vertical circulation systems in Nigeria's North-Central zone. The research evaluates the effectiveness of vertical circulation systems in terms of user satisfaction, operational eff...
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Research Article
Research on the Aesthetic Value and Development Trend of Shandong Traditional Furniture Based on Cultural Inheritance and Innovation
Yan Sun,
Yitong Jiang,
Meimei Zhang*
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2025
Pages:
13-18
Received:
8 January 2025
Accepted:
22 January 2025
Published:
17 February 2025
Abstract: Traditional furniture has long been present in people's social lives due to its unique functional use, artistic form, and spiritual consciousness. Traditional furniture has surpassed the functional and aesthetic value of furniture itself, and the cultural characteristics of Shandong have endowed traditional furniture with special attributes. There are many precious cultural heritages in Shandong region, which have various values such as history, culture, technology, and art. These heritages are not only important materials for studying historical culture, but also historical witnesses of social and cultural changes. As a result, traditional furniture in Shandong exhibits a humanistic sentiment and distinctive style that sets it apart from traditional furniture styles in other regions. The objective of this study is to investigate the aesthetic value and development trend of traditional furniture in Shandong based on cultural inheritance and innovation. In traditional Chinese folk dwellings and decorations, furniture is a very important object that has both practical and humanistic value. Furniture and its display methods can particularly reflect the state of folk life and folk culture. The style, color, material, and arrangement of furniture can reflect the characteristics and significance of an indoor place, conveying important information between people and the place, people and the environment, people and people, and furniture and the environment. It is the carrier and medium of folk culture. The analysis of the significance of folklore in traditional folk furniture and its related culture is indispensable. Its folk cultural connotations and folk mentality have important practical significance for today's interior furniture and its display and design.
Abstract: Traditional furniture has long been present in people's social lives due to its unique functional use, artistic form, and spiritual consciousness. Traditional furniture has surpassed the functional and aesthetic value of furniture itself, and the cultural characteristics of Shandong have endowed traditional furniture with special attributes. There ...
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Review Article
Application of Curvilinear Analytical Surfaces in Forms of Architectural Objects and Machine Building Products
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2025
Pages:
19-35
Received:
7 November 2024
Accepted:
10 December 2024
Published:
17 February 2025
Abstract: The principal achievements of science and engineering in the sphere of static and dynamic analysis of thin-walled objects, structures, and shells in the shape of analytic surfaces are used for practical needs of people. Classes of surfaces that found the application in forms of architectural erections and machine building products are considered. This is confirmed by presented illustrations of real products and erections. Classes of surfaces which did not attract the attention of architects and designers working with curvilinear forms are pointed out too. The presented materials confirm conclusions of most scientists, structural engineers, and architects on increasing interest to design and building of objects of curvilinear forms. The analysis noted the end of the recession of interest in thin shell and parish structures in the 21st century. These shell structures are produced due to the presence of new structural materials and the expansion of the list of analytical, point, spline, and frame surfaces that can be used as middle surfaces of shells. These surfaces are used for the study of certain physical processes, for solving particular mathematical problems and for determining surfaces isometric to surfaces of revolution, thus allowing the creation of more precise methods of calculating the strength of shells. This review paper contains 47 references, and these are practically all original sources dealing with applications, classifications, definition of analytical surfaces, and analysis of shells with middle surfaces in the form of analytical surfaces on strength, stability, and dynamic. It gives to use the opportunity of parametrical architecture.
Abstract: The principal achievements of science and engineering in the sphere of static and dynamic analysis of thin-walled objects, structures, and shells in the shape of analytic surfaces are used for practical needs of people. Classes of surfaces that found the application in forms of architectural erections and machine building products are considered. T...
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Review Article
Mindful Space Design: The Rise of Neuroarchitecture
Mashchenko Anna*
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2025
Pages:
36-40
Received:
26 December 2024
Accepted:
3 February 2025
Published:
26 February 2025
Abstract: This review critically examines the field of neuroarchitecture, an interdisciplinary approach combining neuroscience and architectural design to analyze how built environments affect human emotions, cognition, and behavior. The primary objectives are to explore foundational theories, evaluate practical applications, and identify the challenges and opportunities within the field. The review discusses key theoretical frameworks, including the Biophilia Hypothesis, Prospect-Refuge Theory, and Stress Reduction Theory, which provide a scientific basis for understanding how spatial design elements such as natural light, the use of greenery, and spatial configurations influence neural and psychological responses. Methodological approaches are discussed, including functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), portable electroencephalograms (EEGs), and mobile brain/body imaging (MoBI), a promising technology that is gaining recognition in neuroarchitecture for its ability to study neural responses in real-world environments. These methods offer valuable insights into the relationship between architectural design and human behavior. Practical applications are illustrated through a case study of the Google Engineering Hub in Zurich, which integrates multiple neuroarchitecture principles to improve user satisfaction, productivity, and well-being. Key findings suggest that while the neuroarchitectural approach has the potential to transform our vision of spatial design, it faces several limitations. These include a lack of empirical research, high implementation costs, and the complexity of designing for diverse cultural and individual needs. Addressing these barriers will require interdisciplinary research and collaboration to expand the field’s practical applications. Ultimately, this paper highlights the transformative potential of neuroarchitecture in redefining built environments to align with human cognitive and emotional responses. It advocates for design principles that enhance mental health, and improve well-being, productivity, and quality of life.
Abstract: This review critically examines the field of neuroarchitecture, an interdisciplinary approach combining neuroscience and architectural design to analyze how built environments affect human emotions, cognition, and behavior. The primary objectives are to explore foundational theories, evaluate practical applications, and identify the challenges and ...
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Research Article
Certification of Buildings and Measures of Energy Efficiency Class Improvement
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2025
Pages:
41-47
Received:
28 January 2025
Accepted:
14 February 2025
Published:
27 February 2025
Abstract: Nowadays, the problems of energy efficiency and energy saving are found in different spheres of construction. Various energy-efficient technologies are used to reduce energy consumption. The certification process is carried out at different stages: design, construction and reconstruction, which is leading to improvement of energy efficiency of the building, etc. The article covered the European standards that determine the coefficient of seasonal use of thermal energy (E), as well as the current energy efficiency classes of the Republic of Armenia. Both the EU and the Republic of Armenia have tightened requirements for enclosing structures. In Armenia, the thermal characteristics of enclosing structures can be improved by 15% to 41% depending on the degree-day value of the heating period. The value of the specific characteristic of thermal energy depends on climatic conditions, space-planning solutions, orientation of the building, etc. The standardized value of this characteristic for heating and ventilation varies from 0.414 to 0.336 W/m3°C depending on the area of the heated building and its number of storeys. And for a residential building with an area of 1000 m2 and more, the non-standardized value does not depend on the number of storeys of the building. Classes of energy efficiency of buildings are determined by the value of the deviation of the calculated value of the specific characteristic of the consumption of thermal energy for heating and ventilation of the building from the standardized one. For determining the class of energy efficiency, the article considers a one-story residential building without thermal insulation and with thermal insulation of enclosing structures. To increase the energy efficiency class of a building from D to C, it is necessary to improve the thermal characteristics of the enclosing structures, i.e. reduce heat loss of buildings by 30% or more.
Abstract: Nowadays, the problems of energy efficiency and energy saving are found in different spheres of construction. Various energy-efficient technologies are used to reduce energy consumption. The certification process is carried out at different stages: design, construction and reconstruction, which is leading to improvement of energy efficiency of the ...
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