Effects of Housing Design on  Indoor Environmental Quality and Residents' Health in Nigeria

Oluwafemi Kehinde Akande; Mohammed Tauheed Alfa; Ekeme Angela Otemeata; Ayuba Bassa John

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10i33.7261

Authors

Oluwafemi Kehinde Akande Department of Architecture, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
Mohammed Tauheed Alfa Department Construction Project Management, Fanshawe College, London, Ontario, Canada
Ekeme Angela Otemeata Department of Architecture, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria,
Ayuba Bassa John Department of Architecture, Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i33.7261

Keywords:

Housing Design, Residents’ Health, Indoor Environmental Quality, Nigeria

Abstract

Housing has an impact on occupants' health and well-being in addition to providing physical shelter. This study examined the effects of residential design characteristics on indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and occupant health in Nigeria. Significant outcomes were seen when environmental measurements and health questionnaires were combined in data collection from 236 houses. Findings show enhanced ventilation via window design and sustainable materials can alleviate respiratory and tiredness symptoms. The study concludes with a call for health-focused architectural interventions in house design and recommendations centre on design principles customised for tropical regions to foster healthy indoor environments.

Author Biography

Oluwafemi Kehinde Akande, Department of Architecture, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

Department of Architecture/ Professor

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