SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY IBOGUN CAMPUS Effective Accommodation and Circulation for Learning

Abstract

The need for school arose in the olden days when there was need to gain, transfer, improve and devise knowledge. Soon, spaces were erected and these erected spaces have continually been transformed to suit the trend of time and civilization. Due to rapid increase in population vis a vis population increase in student enrollment the available spaces soon become inadequate and unsuitable for learning as apparent in Olabisi Onabanjo University. Hence, the need for provision of purpose built structures bearing in mind the peculiar nature and characteristic of activities to be carried out in them The School of Environmental Technology of Olabisi Onabanjo University which is a young college presently making use of recycled structures for its academic activities and of which there is need for permanent and purpose built structures that will suit the peculiarity of a school of Environmental Technology. The analysis and synthesis of data collected and visits to sites for case studies were documented. Research methods used include gathering of information from primary and secondary sources. All collected data were critically analyzed and synthesized to get necessary information that is used in the proposed design brief to achieve effective integration of space. The comfort of the students is given positive consideration by providing comfortable learning spaces and making the environment attractive and suitable for learning using nature and man made enrichment items.