DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE

Urban markets in Benin City function as vital economic spaces and cultural landmarks that reflect community identity, traditional practices and social interaction. Recent modernization efforts across Nigerian cities have focused heavily on physical redevelopment, often neglecting the cultural significance and spatial dynamics that shape these markets. This study examines the relationship between urban market revitalization and cultural sustainability in selected markets in Benin City—Oba Market, Uselu Market, Ekosodin Market, Orgie-Ode Market. Using a mixed- methods approach, data were collected from 100 respondents through questionnaires, interviews, field observations and photographs. Findings indicate major infrastructural and organizational challenges, including inadequate drainage, sanitation, security and spatial planning, which affect market efficiency and user
experience. Despite these issues, traders and users maintain strong cultural attachment to the markets, underscoring their historical and symbolic importance. The study concludes that revitalization strategies must integrate cultural preservation with infrastructural improvement to ensure sustainable and socially inclusive market renewal. Recommendations emphasize participatory planning, heritage-sensitive design and improved governance frameworks.

The research “ANALYSIS OF AESTHETICS AND USE OF SPACES IN TRADITIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN BENIN CITY: A CASE STUDY OF CHIEFOGIAMIEN’SPALACE”highlights an issue of poorly designed buildings in Benin city which in turn has a negative effect on it’s urban development. The purpose of this research is to thoroughly examine the characteristics of the Benin vernacular architecture and how it can be adopted into contemporary architecture. In this study, the root of the tree of architecture would be considered when analysing the generic development of Benin vernacular architecture into the modern-day architecture to achieve an environmentally friendly residential building while taking the native or indigenous culture of the Benin people into the design consideration.

Sustainable design as a building design philosophy is at a critical era in the world, and the widespread adoption of this philosophy is essential. This research investigates the underlying impact of this phenomenon in the faculty buildings in respect of energy consumption. This study follows standard research techniques that include surveys and in-depth interviews with both designers and users. This study suggests the need for sustainable design criteria into the design of faculty buildings, and the incorporation of clean energy. This research exposes the risks of not implementing sustainable building design in university building facilities and emphasizes the utilization of sustainable design concepts to achieve a comfortable built environment.

Sustainable design as a building design philosophy is at a critical era in the world, and the widespread adoption of this philosophy is essential. This research investigates the underlying impact of this phenomenon in the faculty buildings in respect of energy consumption. This study follows standard research techniques that include surveys and in-depth interviews with both designers and users. This study suggests the need for sustainable design criteria into the design of faculty buildings, and the incorporation of clean energy. This research exposes the risks of not implementing sustainable building design in university uilding facilities and emphasizes the utilization of sustainable design concepts to achieve a comfortable built environment.

The earliest vertical gardens extend back 2000 years to the Mediterranean region, and ornamental roof gardens were first created by the civilizations that inhabited the basins of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (the most famous examples of which were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in the seventh and eight centuries B. C.). Northern European regions, such as Norway's sod roofs or the Mediterranean basin's climbing plants for shading vertical surfaces, have a number of examples of green roofs and façades dating to the 18th and 19th centuries. To support sustainable construction practises, modern building envelopes also contain cutting-edge materials and other technologies.

The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents unprecedented opportunities for architectural innovation, yet its adoption remains uneven in emerging markets. This study examines the integration of AI as a professional tool within architectural firms in Benin City, Nigeria, with the explicit purpose of demonstrating its value and encouraging strategic implementation across local practices. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were gathered through structured surveys of 15 practitioners, in-depth interviews with 10 employed architects in architectural firms, and detailed case studies of four firms at varying
levels of digital maturity. Quantitative analysis looked at how many firms use AI, which tools they use, and how it affects their work pace, while qualitative analysis explored the challenges, supports, and unique experiences of each firm.

The growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings has created opportunities for technological innovations such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reshape the construction industry. This research examined the role of AI in promoting sustainable building design in Benin City, Edo State, with particular emphasis on energy efficiency, smart technologies, and
environmentally responsible construction practices. The study was guided by objectives which sought to assess awareness of AI applications, evaluate the effectiveness of AI-driven tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), Smart Metering, and Building Management Systems (BMS), and analyze the impact of AI on material selection, waste reduction, and overall building
performance.

This research provides information about solar energy ,photovoltaic systems, a significant component of Renewable Energy RE ,Photo-Voltaic. The key terms, procedures, and technology about the solar energy are presented. Anyone interested in learning more about solar power as a green alternative to traditional energy generation will have a basic knowledge of the idea and its workings thanks to the literature's absolute clarity. it it gives absolute clarity about how renewable energy has decreased air pollution, improved urban-rural energy accessibility, and reduced global warming and climate change environmental effects can result from further deepening knowledge in this area, especially within the country of Nigeria. The thesis of this study is that acquiring fundamental knowledge on the potentials of solar renewable energy .. It highlights the basic science for the design and selection of components for successfully harnessing solar power.

This study investigated the various applications of glass in construction to educate readers on the social, economic, and environmental advantages of using glass in Nigeria's construction sector. The study examined how glass has been used in most of Nigeria’s building design and construction sector. Although glass has played a significant role in the construction industry and has to a large extent improved the quality of buildings, there is still a great deal of unrealized potential that can be used in construction for novel purposes. Therefore, to broaden people's perspectives and educate them about the significance of glass in daily life, the research compared the usage of glass in the local area to a building internationally acclaimed in the aspects of function, aesthetics and the sometimes- overlooked structural capabilities of glass.