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Student housing satisfaction plays a crucial role in shaping the overall university experience and
may significantly influence academic success. This study examines the relationship between
housing satisfaction and academic performance among students at the University of Benin, Nigeria. Using a mixed-method approach, the study collected data through structured questionnaires
administered to 100 randomly selected students living in both on-campus and off-campus
accommodations. Additionally, academic performance was measured using self-reported grade
point averages (GPAs), while housing satisfaction was assessed using a Likert scale evaluating
various accommodation factors. Findings revealed that students who reported higher satisfaction with their housing conditions
also tended to have better academic performance. Key determinants of satisfaction included
adequate electricity and water supply, secure living environments, functional study spaces, and
positive roommate relationships. Conversely, students in poorly maintained or overcrowded
accommodations reported higher stress levels, which negatively impacted their studies. On- campus housing was generally rated more favorably due to proximity to lecture halls and
libraries, though some students cited challenges such as sanitary issues and limited privacy. The study concludes that improving student housing conditions can enhance academic success
by providing a conducive living and learning environment. Recommendations include
university-led renovations of hostel facilities, better maintenance services, and partnerships with
private housing providers to ensure affordable, quality accommodations. Future research could
increase the sample size and introduce longitudinal data to further validate these findings. This study contributes to the broader discourse on student welfare and academic achievement, emphasizing the need for policymakers and university administrators to prioritize housing
quality as a key factor in educational outcomes.

A sustainable design guide has a huge potential to enhance the sustainability of the built environment. This project work investigates the impact of climate change on building designs using two prominent areas in Benin City as case studies; The Centenary Celebration of Egedege N’ Okaro and National Museum, Benin City Edo State. The design and method of this study which is mostly observation and conclusion drawn. The population of the study are basically conventional buildings methods, materials, and design concepts used in Benin City’s historical architectural style. The findings of this study shows that; Climate change is no longer a myth or subject for debate but rather a subject for action, there is a two way relationship between climate change and buildings, there is huge evidence of the negative impacts of climate change globally and particularly in Nigeria and there is very little research activities in the subject of climate and buildings in the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Concluding that Nigeria to take up such challenges and embark on more research studies and as a result provide data as tangible evidence to argue for more government actions for the overall good of sustainable development in Nigeria. Thus, the research aim is achieved with the formulation of a sustainable residential design framework. Also, all the research objectives and research questions were addressed as stated at different sections of this thesis, therefore recommending that it is necessary for the government to encourage active participation of the built environment professionals (stakeholders) on its policy formulation teams in order to encourage interactions and collaborations, also there is the need for the Nigerian government to encourage institutionalised climate change initiatives at all tiers of
government. In order to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, control mechanism and
implementation of climate change initiatives and lastly, there is the need to facilitate and quicken the actualization of the seemingly ‘comatose’ climate change policy draft and thereafter, to carry out an immediate review in conjunction with professional representatives and other relevant stakeholders.

A sustainable design guide has a huge potential to enhance the sustainability of the built environment. This project work investigates the impact of climate change on building designs using two prominent areas in Benin City as case studies; The Centenary Celebration of Egedege N’ Okaro and National Museum, Benin City Edo State. The design and method of this study which is mostly observation and conclusion drawn. The population of the study are
basically conventional buildings methods, materials, and design concepts used in Benin City’s historical architectural style. The findings of this study shows that; Climate change is no longer a myth or subject for debate but rather a subject for action, there is a two way relationship between climate change and buildings, there is huge evidence of the negative impacts of climate change globally and particularly in Nigeria and there is very little
research activities in the subject of climate and buildings in the sub-Saharan region of Africa. Concluding that Nigeria to take up such challenges and embark on more research studies and as a result provide data as tangible evidence to argue for more government actions for the overall good of sustainable development in Nigeria. Thus, the research aim is achieved
with the formulation of a sustainable residential design framework. Also, all the research objectives and research questions were addressed as stated at different sections of this thesis, therefore recommending that it is necessary for the government to encourage active participation of the built environment professionals (stakeholders) on its policy formulation
teams in order to encourage interactions and collaborations, also there is the need for the Nigerian government to encourage institutionalised climate change initiatives at all tiers of government. In order to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, control mechanism and implementation of climate change initiatives and lastly, there is the need to facilitate and quicken the actualization of the seemingly ‘comatose’ climate change policy draft and
thereafter, to carry out an immediate review in conjunction with professional representatives and other relevant stakeholders.