Browsing by Author "Olaniyan, S.A."

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    Building envelope vis-a-vis indoor thermal discomfort in tropical design: how vulnerable are the constituent elements?
    (IJSET Publisher, 2013) Olaniyan, S.A.; Ayinla, A.K.; Odetoye, A.S.
    Abstract: Tropical climate is characterised with high temperature consequent upon high solar gains which in effect impacts negatively on the interior spaces thereby creating thermal discomfort for healthy living environment. This has resulted into adoption of various active and passive design techniques/approaches to ameliorate the indoor living condition. This article focuses on computer modelling of the heat transfer mechanisms into the building with a view to identifying which element(s) of the building envelope is/are most vulnerable. In doing this, a virtual model of a predominant residential building typology in the study area of Ogbomoso, Nigeria, is subjected to thermal analyses via DesignBuilder, a computer simulation package using Ogbomoso climatic data as obtained from a global climatic database, Meteonorm. Results of the analysis indicate Exterior Glazing, Ceiling (Roof), Walls, Floor among others, are vulnerable in that descending order with the most notable ones, Exterior Glazing and Ceiling, calling for special attention. The paper therefore concludes by offering useful suggestions to address issues related to the most vulnerable elements so identified, with a view to improving the interior living spaces in the study area. Keywords: Building Envelope, Thermal Comfort, Solar Gains, Tropical, Virtual Model, Simulation, Indoor, Residential Building Typology, Thermal Analyses.
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    Building implications of adequate site investigation and analysis: An architect’s point of view
    (Duncan Science, Calabar, Nigeria, 2009) Olaniyan, S.A.
    This submission attempts to -ray the underneath concept of site investigation and analysis with a view to revealing the implications of the choice site in terms of its general suitability for the intended use. This is examined considering the statutory building regulations in an area, physical contents as well as geotechnical data of the site. Hence, the information/data obtained are synthesized to serve as a veritable guide in the choice of site selection and its subsequent planning.
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    Climate change induced architecture: Responsive innovation for sustainable environment
    (Faculty of Environmental Design and Management Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 2015) Olaniyan, S.A.; Ayinla, A. K.; Okeyinka, Y. R.
    Submissions of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Assessment Report Four and Five (draft), paint an unpleasant picture of the negative impacts of anthropogenic induced climate change phenomenon, with a compelling need to halt the progressive trend of carbon emissions, for protection and preservation of the biodiversity. A global response informed interventions from diverse sectors of human endeavours with a particular reference to the ‘Built Environment’ in this context, for appropriate mitigation and adaptation strategies. Through a literature review, this paper therefore examines the responses within the confine of the Built Environment, particularly, evolving pragmatic roles of the Architects in addressing the menace. In doing this, Architects’ responsive roles in form of a stand-alone approach as well as collaborations with others, within and outside the professional enclave particularly, joint integration of technological innovations for overall dwelling comfort and sustainable environment are discussed.
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    Towards Enhanced Nigerian Built Environment: Tripartite Partnership For Effective Re-Afforestation Strategy
    (Academic Research Associates, Abuja, Nigeria, 2009) Olaniyan, S.A.
    The elastic demand of mankind in satisfying his daily needs impacts adversely on the constituents of the Built Environment and this necessitates the need to devise appropriate means to maintain a sustainable healthy environment. As such, against the backdrop of various re-afforestation strategies put in place to checkmate the menace of deforestation in Nigeria which have proved rather in-effective, this paper makes case for an inclusive policy option involving the Government at the high level of the Federal Bureaucratic Structures, the Public especially at the Grassroots where the actual policy implementation is carried out as well as the Private Sector which sometimes acts in-between. It begins with review of the extent of the problem in the country to emphasize its seriousness. It then appraises the efforts so far in respect of the existing legislations as well as other strategies adopted to address the problem with a view to identifying such factors responsible for their in-effectiveness. The paper then concludes by suggesting a tripartite approach involving the Government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs i.e. the Private Sector) as well as the Public to address the problem