Covenant Journal of Research in the Built Environment

Users’ Satisfaction Level with Universal Design Strategies: A Case Study of Barracuda Beach Resort, Eti-Osa, Lagos

2024-12-21T18:45:11+00:00

This study aimed to evaluate the satisfaction level of users with universal design strategies implemented at Barracuda Beach Resort, in Eti-Osa, Lagos State, Nigeria, with the notion of pinpointing areas for improvement, towards promoting inclusivity in the establishment of leisure facilities in the study area. The research is a case study that adopted quantitative research approaches to collect, analyse and present data, with purposive sampling as the sampling method. A sample size of 44 was derived from the number of rooms of the resort which is 50. Data was obtained with a structured questionnaire from 31 respondents made up of staff and guests. The data were analysed by descriptive and inferential statistics using statistical product and service solutions software (SPSS). The findings were presented descriptively in themes with tables. The results indicated that while most of the users were satisfied with the universal design strategies implemented at the resort, a small number of them expressed uncertainty on their satisfaction level, while a few signified dissatisfactions with provision of different means of access. Suggestions made include: raising awareness on the significance and benefits of incorporating universal design strategies into the planning of recreational facility and enforcing accessible design guidelines in the development of resorts to ensure usability for all individuals, particularly individuals with disabilities, thereby promoting social inclusivity in leisure facility development. The research provides a blueprint for developing resort settings that prioritize the needs of all user groups ensuring they are secure, safe, inclusive, resilient and sustainable in line with the objective of the 11th target of the 17 sustainable development goals.

The Relevance of Adaptability of Museums

2024-12-21T18:51:55+00:00

Museums are continuously threatened by challenges, primarily related to inefficiencies and the threat of extinction in favour of other developments. Given that they are critical mediums for preserving and ensuring the sustainability of culture, history and heritage, efforts to salvage the dilemma must continue. As a solution to similar challenges in other contexts such as housing and office design, the concept of adaptable design has been proposed. Consequently, this paper attempts to unravel the relevance of adaptability in museum design and operation. To support this aim, forty (40) out of 123 relevant peer-reviewed articles were carefully selected from databases such as Scopus, Google Scholar and the Covenant University Repository and reviewed comprehensively. This review was conducted using a thematic analysis of the selected literature, with key themes drawn out and used as the basis for recommendations in line with the research objectives. The issues such as funding, rapid urbanization, social and political factors as well as the opportunities for adaptability as a design strategy in museums were drawn out. Prioritizing user requirements by designers and planners in implementing adaptability, advocacy for more lenient codes for museum construction, and areas for further research was recommended.

Investigating Factors and Reasons for the Adoption of Green Retrofitting Technology in Nigeria

2024-12-21T18:59:23+00:00

Green retrofitting technology (GRT), which has revolutionized the construction industry of several nations has been poorly implemented in Nigeria. This research investigates issues on the adoption of GRT within the Nigeria built environment. The specific objectives are to examine the factors affecting the adoption of GRT; and find out the reasons for the adoption of GRT. Questionnaires were administered electronically to 100 construction industry professionals in Ekiti State Nigeria, selected via purposive sampling technique. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics tools. The study reveals nine factors affecting adoption of GRT in the research area and shed light that improved building performance is the topmost reason for the adoption of GRT. The study concluded that although there are several factors affecting adoption of GRF, nonetheless, limited knowledge of the technology is topmost among them. It implies that the adoption of the technology could also be limited in scope in the Nigerian construction industry. It is recommended that construction professionals and customers should be holistic in their reasons for the adoption of GRF. This can be done by attaching equal importance to all the reasons for the adoption of GRF.

Review of Passive Design Strategies for Sustainable Development: A Focus on Energy Efficient Strategies for Tropical Climates

2024-12-21T19:08:54+00:00

In tropical climates, where high temperatures and humidity levels pose challenges to energy efficiency, the adoption of passive design strategies becomes crucial. With the use of qualitative data, this study analysed secondary sources such as experiments and scholarly materials from reputable databases such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Scopus and Covenant University Repository. The systematic review of published literatures presented in themes examined how passive design strategies aid energy efficiency for a sustainable built environment in tropical buildings. 70 publications spanning the years of 2002-2024 were content analysed and descriptively presented. The findings showed that proper incorporation of passive design solutions is both advantageous to man and the environment. It further makes for reduced energy consumption in tropical buildings. The study recommended intentional designer responsibility, policy implantation and better innovative solutions.

Analysis of Environmental and Social Impacts of Ota - Idiroko Proposed Road Rehabilitation, Ogun State, Nigeria

2024-12-21T19:14:57+00:00

Environmental and social impacts (ESI) are major concerns of the government and decision makers to ensure the safety of people and environment. Employing ESI Assessment (ESIA) tool in evaluating possible impacts of a project solidifies its implementation. It is against this background that this study aimed at examining the environmental and social impacts of Ota-Idiroko proposed road rehabilitation on the residents and their environment before, during and after the rehabilitation with a view of suggesting measures to mitigate the negative impacts. Methodologically, the study was restricted to a radius of 0.5km off Ota-Idiroko road at the five selected zones comprises of 2,963 households which represent the total population size and 340 as sample size, by using Yamane’s table calibration. Data on socio-economic, environment and transport characteristics were collected through the use of well-structured questionnaires which were administered among the 340 categorised respondents that were sampled using a purposive sampling technique. Descriptive, cross tabulation and checklist analytical tools were employed to analyse the retrieved data. Impact Mean Value (IMV) of project impacts was measured using 24 variables before the survey analysis on a 5-point Likert scale at pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases. Findings revealed that out of the 24 listed impacts, 19 were considered negatives (need to be mitigated), while only 5 were considered less significant. The ANOVA generated result shows that with f=1.66833 and P= 0.19608, there are statistically significant effect of the impacts on the environment and residents’ social wellbeing. The study recommends strong government commitment to ESIA of road development, more robust stakeholders' engagement for the formulation of strategies and measures to address the adverse impacts of road development.