Current trend in concrete research is towards finding materials that can partially or fully replace cement. However, too much emphasis is given to compressive strength as the quality index; with little or no consideration given to durability property. The concrete can be strong but not durable especially when it is subjected to chemical aggressive ... Continue Reading
The area under study has witnessed series of violent communal clashes between farmers and pastoralists as a result of encroachment into grazing reserves and farmlands by the two parties. Thus, there is a need to settle these pastoralists and their livestock on suitable land for grazing, with basic infrastructures provided on such lands. Therefore, ... Continue Reading
Existing studies have established that the physical characteristics of buildings have significant influence on occupants’ satisfaction. However, studies has shown that the conventional ways that public hospital buildings in Nigeria are designed have contributed to stress, depression and anxieties because of loss of privacy, control over eating an... Continue Reading
Nigerian paramilitary headquarters have, in the recent years faced multiple challenges as far as their home security is concerned. Several attacks by aggressors have been reported through media and eyewitnesses. This has proven that the building designs and spatial organization of the headquarters are vulnerable and penetrable and therefore need se... Continue Reading
The study focuses on the provision of adequate daylight in buildings to reduce over dependence on electrical energy for the artificial lighting. The lack of careful light design in a building therefore renders it close to useless as the supposed use becomes difficult in the absence of light at activity areas. Three libraries were studied using Buil... Continue Reading
The study is titled “A Study of Illustrations in Leaflets of NAERLS, ABU, Zaria”. NAERLS is an acronym National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services, while ABU is Ahmadu Bello University. Since the advent of Aina Onabolu in modern Nigeria art, art forms including illustrations have found prominence in clarifying, educating and i... Continue Reading
The research is an attempt made, to survey the styles and functions of Kano ancient city wall and gates. The research is carried out to document the remains of the wall and gates, thus the problem of the study, putting into consideration the aims and objectives of the study. The aim of the study is to survey the styles and functions of the ancient ... Continue Reading
This study was a survey of the availability and usage of contemporary art teaching and learning materials in Colleges of Education in Kaduna and Plateau States. Teachers in Nigeria over the years have been using the conventional instructional materials but modern ones are better and more effective. Information and communication technology (ICT) has... Continue Reading
Rivers and their floodplains have always served as physical limitation to the spatial growth of urban centres located along river course. The rapid growth and expansion of these urban centres have always resulted to encroachment of urban activities on floodplains with increase in vulnerability to flood disaster. Therefore the monitoring of urban gr... Continue Reading
The research aims at determining the effects of socio-economic characteristics as well as the level of participation of the residents in Kaduna metropolis in tourism with a view of identifying the hindering factors that determines their tourism habits and making recommendations for suitable tourism participation. A structured questionnaire was desi... Continue Reading
Modernization and globalization have caused changes in the mural art tradition of the Obingwa.The presence of modern trends in architecture and wall decoration with the use of industrial materials and contemporary designs have made the people of Obingwa to have contempt on traditional architecture and traditional wall decoration; which had not attr... Continue Reading
This study investigated An Examination Factors Affecting Students? Behaviour in Cultural and Creative Artsin Junior Secondary Schools in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. The aim of the study was to identify the significant factors that affect students? behaviour in Cultural and Creative Arts among some selected secondary schools in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.... Continue Reading
Analysis of women?s participation in waste picking and solid waste management as a whole has immense socioeconomic and environmental benefits and also can serve as a basis for identifying problems and making relevant recommendations in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria. The objectives of this research are to: review gender participation in solid waste man... Continue Reading
Public sanitary facilities are crucial infrastructure necessary for the social well-being and practical operation of a functioning city. Human dignity is directly linked to access the safety and hygienic sanitation and this formed one of the strongest indicator of a near perfect city. The research focuses on assessing the adequacy and maintenance o... Continue Reading
The Tinapa Business Resort is one of the reputable tourist destinations and attractions in the country (Nigeria), and the world at large. Each year, thousands of tourists other visitors embark on trips to Tinapa. This study undertakes an evaluation of the Tinapa Resort with a view to have an insight into the achievement of the objectives for which ... Continue Reading