http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/204 Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:58:23 GMT 2026-04-26T23:58:23Z http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5694 ASSESSMENT OF STAKEHOLDERS PERCEPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL AESTHETICS IN RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACES IN ABEOKUTA NIGERIA OLANUSI, Adesanya Jubril Environmental aesthetic which is the interaction between people and the environment in relation to beauty illuminates the nature and inspires a deeply held resonance amongst the two. It is the cognitive and the non-cognitive orientations that are brought to bear on an area that considers appreciation of things other than works of art. Components of environmental aesthetics considered within the research context includes the sensual response to the visual and perceived outdoor sound, smell of the air, tactile feelings of the physical spatial elements and taste of food served at a given site. It is challenging to appreciate how individuals perceive, use and experience spaces and facilities provided in recreational open spaces until it is enquired from them. Despite the important role of the correlation between users’ experience and recreational provision, urban planners and operators have continued to neglect stakeholders’ perception. A reconnaissance survey and a pilot study were carried out for the improvement of the quality of the proposed research. Interviews were self-conducted on the twenty-three staff of the ROS with four design professionals. For the full Survey, primary data on socio economic characteristics of respondents were obtained from the residents around the twelve ROS sites in Abeokuta. Systematic random sampling technique was used to administer the questionnaire, within the ROS serving as enumeration centres. The target number of 400 questionnaires sample size obtained from a calculated population figure of 1,294,879.285 were distributed for \completion in various parts of Abeokuta. Due to missing questionnaires, incomplete cases and data access challenges only 372 copies of the questionnaires were completed. The questionnaires were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Responses from the questionnaire were drawn from various parts of the study area. Tables and charts were used in the presentations for descriptive statistics while non- parametric tool of Kendall tau b correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between physical characteristics and environmental aesthetics quality of ROS. Qualitative Analysis was used to ascertain how environmental aesthetics quality of ROS have impacted on the perception of the stakeholders through oral interviews. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 was used to carry out the quantitative analysis. The result indicated that the rating of the aesthetics of the ROS, by the design professionals is slightly lower than that of the end users according to their weighted mean score. The minimal increment and low impact environmental aesthetics quality on user perception and satisfaction is indicative of the few ROS options available. The result on the maintenance strategies and the environmental aesthetic quality of ROS proves that, if the management continues to strategise, there would be an improvement in the quality of environmental aesthetics that can enhance patronage of the ROS. It is recommended that stakeholders be involved in the design, construction and management of ROS for better sustainability of the environment. The participatory contribution by stakeholders in recreational open spaces will promote healthy living and boost the environmental aesthetics of Abeokuta and other similar cities. Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5694 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5693 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED WALLING MATERIALS FOR TROPICAL BUILDINGS IN LOKOJA, NIGERIA. MUHAMMED, ADAMU Thermal performance of a building refers to the process of moderating the energy transfer between a building and its surroundings. The knowledge of thermal performances of timber, laterite - cement and sandcrete block walls that are commonly used as walling material is very important for occupants’ well-being in the tropical zone. The study area lies in the warm humid zone with its attendant’s high temperature all year round. Thus, providing an acceptable walling material that will control the high indoor temperature becomes imperative. This thesis assessed the three walling materials that are prominently used in Lokoja, to determine the thermal performances for effective thermal comfort of the residents. It involved the construction of three habitable model buildings using the three selected walling materials of timber, laterite-cement blocks and sandcrete hollow blocks in the area. Three units of Cryopak iMINI Temperature and Humidity Data Loggers called (New generation intelligent iMINI) with Serial Numbers and Product Codes MX-CI-1450007 MX-CI-145-0008, MX-CI-145-0009 and MX-HE-S-16-L were installed to record indoor air temperature and relative humidity data at an interval of one hour, for twelve months covering dry and wet seasons. The recorded data were downloaded to excel spread sheet for assessment and analysis. The values were computed using Temperature- Humidity Index (THI) equation. The study revealed that, timber wall provides better thermal comfort for the indoor environment for both seasons. The mean value - average indoor air temperature of timber walling for dry and wet seasons is 30.10C and 29.50C respectively and the relative humidity is 48.7% in dry season and 72.5% in wet season. Laterite- cement block wall recorded 31.3 0C in dry and 30.0 0C in wet seasons. In the same vain, the recorded data of indoor relative humidity had shown that, 46.1% in dry season and 71.5% in wet season. The third walling material which is the sandcrete hollow block wall recorded Mean Value Average indoor air temperature of 30.5 0C and 29.7 0C in dry and wet seasons respectively. While, the indoor relative humidity was put at 47.8% and 73.8% for dry and wet seasons respectively. Given the foregoing, timber wall material building had the lowest recorded indoor air temperature for both dry and wet season, followed by sandcrete block wall and lastly laterite – cement wall. The study concludes that proper building orientation, provision of soft landscaping elements, introduction of insulation and inclusion of other shading devices can improve users’ comfort. It will also ameliorate the heat effect on the external surface of buildings that is transferred into the interior by conduction, radiation or convection within the area and in the tropics at large. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5693 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5630 ASSESSMENT OF THE TOURISM POTENTIAL OF CULTURAL LANDSCAPE IN OSUN GROVE, OSOGBO, NIGERIA ADHUZE, Olasunmbo Omobolanle The cultural landscape is a heritage site of value with unique features which reflect the history of a people, and it is handed down from one generation to another. So that its value does not diminish, the cultural landscape in many developed countries is developed and showcased as a tourist attraction to cultural tourism enthusiasts and tourists in general, who wish to enjoy the views and ambience of the site. Unfortunately, the cultural landscape of Osun grove, Osogbo, Nigeria, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also a unique cultural site in southwest Nigeria, the last of the sacred forests of the Yoruba land that has suffered a lack of attention and development from the stakeholders which has deprived it from enjoying the popularity which other cultural landscapes in other climes get. This motivated research to investigate the tourism potential of cultural landscapes in the Osun Grove Osogbo, with a view to developing a framework on its conservation and development. In conducting this research, a mixed method research approach was employed using quantitative survey with the use of structured questionnaire; followed by a qualitative data gathering method using interviews. A total of 788 questionnaires were administered among residents of Osogbo metropolis, tourists visiting the cultural landscape and tourism stakeholders related to the cultural landscape. Data obtained were analyzed with the Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS23) using Chi-Square, ordinal logistic regression, and Kendal tau correlation. The research identified setbacks which have prevented tourism development on the cultural landscape which included shortage and absence of tourism facilities, insecurity, and some environmental challenges such as waste disposal, indiscriminate dropping of refuse, deforestation, and flood. The study found that the problems are due to lack of adequate funding by the government and a lack of attention by the necessary stakeholders. The implication of the findings is that, where tourism is not properly developed on the cultural landscape, it is likely to lose its tangible and intangible authenticity in no distant a time and be relegated to being only a “shrine” which will be unmanageable not only to the people but also by the government. The research recommends that a public private partnership arrangement could be made between the government and private organizations willing to invest in the development of the cultural landscape for tourism. A conceptual framework for the development and conservation of the cultural landscape was developed based on the findings of this research. If implemented, the suggestions should provide a strong platform for salvaging the cultural landscape from ruin and being removed from the World Heritage List. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5630 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5581 STUDENTS' COMMUNITY CENTER, RUFUS GIWAPOLYTECHNIC, OWO ONDOSTATE : [EFFECTIVE USE OF LANDSCAPE IN CONTROLLING HUMAN CIRCULATION AND COMFORT] OLORUNTOBA, KAYODE This project work titled 'Students Community Center'. Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo was carried out to properly provide a comprehensive and functional architectural symbolic students community center where most students' activities within the polytechnic academic community will be addressed and provide a rally point for students interaction. This work detailed the importance of having a public building with an effective use of landscape and also explained that; functional Design requires an effective Landscaped environment to provide absolute comfort for the users within a build up environment. More so, it provides a well-landscaped center that will conveniently house various students' activities under a single roof. Intensive library research, expansive case studies, end user inputs and currents findings form the sources of information and design brief for the project. It is hoped that the work will provide a model and basis for future works by Architects, planners and others stake holders in tertiary institution physical development in general as well as meet the critical need of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Owo students community. Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://196.220.128.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/5581 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z