Environmental Design

DEVELOPMENT OF GROGGED CERAMIC CLAY ROOFING TILES FOR POULTRY HOUSING AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO ZINC SHEETS

ABSTRACTSecondary clay obtained from Bomo, Zaria, Kaduna state was used for this research. Dry samples were fired to produce grog which was crushed and sieved to mesh 20 (840microns). Body composition was formulated with 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25% additions of grog to the clay body with the different ...

Environmental Design Type: PROJECT

📄 93 pages | 🧠 11216 words | 📚 5 chapters

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A STUDY OF PAINTING CAREERS OF SELF-TAUGHT FEMALE NIGERIAN ARTISTS NIKE OKUNDAYE AND PEJU ALATISE

ABSTRACTAt the introduction, this thesis proposes that an observable under-representation of women artists (most especially self-taught painters) in Art Historical documentation, is the background which inspired the study. An impression that; the painting careers of self-taught female artists not...

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📄 80 pages | 🧠 12653 words | 📚 5 chapters

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AN INVESTIGATION OF PRE-NCE AND DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTO FINE AND APPLIED ARTS DEPARTMENT IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION

A CASE STUDY OF YOBE AND BAUCHI STATES, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThe study investigates the students and lecturers perception on entry qualifications of Pre-NCE and Direct Entry in Fine and Applied Arts programme in College of Education, Gashua, Yobe State and College of Education, Azare, Bauchi State. A pilot study was conducted at Federal College of ...

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📄 97 pages | 🧠 10134 words | 📚 5 chapters

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AN EXPLORATION OF THE FEMALE FACIAL FORM IN PAINTING THROUGH AUTOMATISM TECHNIQUE

ABSTRACTThis study An Exploration of the female facial form in painting through Automatism Technique sought exploration of ways by which different shapes can be employed with the view to transform human female facial form beyond representational renditions. The exploration is based on dynamics of...

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📄 80 pages | 🧠 10247 words | 📚 5 chapters

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AN APPRAISAL OF CULTURAL FESTIVAL OF AFIZERE (JARAWA) PEOPLE OF JOS EAST PLATEAU STATE

A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACTCultural festivals are celebrated at different periods of the year in many communities in Nigeria.These traditional festivals vary from one culture to another. The study explores the activities of the Afizerecultural festival of Jos East, Plateau State, Nigeria. The problem of the study i...

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📄 86 pages | 🧠 10905 words | 📚 5 chapters

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APPLICATION OF BIO-CLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE IN THE DESIGN OF ENGINEERING COMPLEX

A CASE STUDY OF BAUCHI STATE UNIVERSITY, GADAU

ABSTRACTBioclimatic architecture refers to the design of buildings and spaces both interior and exterior, based on local climate, aimed at providing thermal and visual comfort, making use of solar energy and other environmental sources. The aim of this research is to proffer solution to some of t...

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📄 98 pages | 🧠 7893 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ASSESSING THE USAGE OF SPACES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN-TRANSITION FROM TRADITIONAL TO DIGITAL LIBRARIES: PROPOSED ABU PHASE TWO LIBRARY

ABSTRACTFor over two decades technology has been affecting the way libraries operate. Academic libraries have witnessed various changes with the advent of information technology, which brought about adjustment in physical space of the traditional academic libraries. Some traditional library servi...

Environmental Design Type: PROJECT

📄 87 pages | 🧠 10140 words | 📚 5 chapters

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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF OF AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY

A CASE STUDY OF ZARIA, KADUNA STATE

ABSTRACTConsistent recreational programme has been justified by scholars that it improves the morale and fitness of workers. Recreation therefore, increases the efficiency of workers. This is the reason why many developed nations have set aside specific periods in between working hours for compul...

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📄 96 pages | 🧠 9907 words | 📚 5 chapters

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PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF 7UP BOTTLE

ABSTRACTStudying the life cycle of 7up bottle is of great importance not only to the producers but to the users and the entire environment.The work broadly covers the entire life of the bottle from raw materials, production phase to the end of its life. The environmental impacts include those fro...

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📄 80 pages | 🧠 7864 words | 📚 5 chapters

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PERFORMANCE-BASED EVALUATION OF CASSAVA STARCH AND MAKUBA MATRIX FOR THE STABILISATION OF COMPRESSED EARTH BRICKS

ABSTRACTAlthough the major material(soil) for the production of Adobe or earth bricks isreadily available and affordable which,could provide a lasting solution to the need for affordable housing,it is not without some inherent problems.The problems associated with soil has led to drawback in the ...

Environmental Design Type: PROJECT

📄 90 pages | 🧠 8509 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ADAPTATION OF NIGERIAN HANDCRAFT WOVEN AND PRINTED FABRICS FOR APPAREL PRODUCTION AND FASHION APPRECIATION

ABSTRACTThe study identified the way the introduction of modern ideas and techniques has affected the traditional set up of the Nigerian society which is gradually losing its identity because of its influence and adulterated culture. It focuses on the adaptation of Nigerian handcraft woven and pr...

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📄 94 pages | 🧠 11000 words | 📚 5 chapters

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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PRINT BASED GRAPHIC DESIGN FACILITIES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES AND THE GRAPHIC DESIGN INDUSTRY

A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThe purpose of the study was to comparePrint based graphic design facilities in selected universities and thegraphic design industry in Nigeria, as it relates to promote the impacting of productive knowledge among professionals in the universities and Print based graphic design industry, ...

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📄 89 pages | 🧠 10830 words | 📚 5 chapters

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EMBELLISHMENT OF FABRICS AND GARMENTS USING DESIGN MOTIFS FROM THE COSTUMES OF THE OBA OF BENIN

ABSTRACTThis study focus on the embellishment of fabrics and garments using design motifs from the costumes of the Oba of Benin.The study was motivated by the need to embellish and produce fabrics and garments using the artifacts and motifs from the costumes of the Oba of Benin in batik resist te...

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📄 99 pages | 🧠 8121 words | 📚 5 chapters

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GEOSPATIAL ANALYSES OF LAND DEGRADATION SITES

A CASE STUDY OF JOS SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThis research work used Geospatial techniques in the analyses of mine-induced land degraded areas of the Jos South LGA of Plateau State. Thus, the objectives were to establish the geometrical characteristics of land degraded sites; determine the attributes of the degraded sites; determine...

Environmental Design Type: PROJECT

📄 85 pages | 🧠 10643 words | 📚 5 chapters

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GEOSPATIAL MAPPING OF WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

A CASE STUDY OF BAUCHI METROPOLIS

ABSTRACTMapping is a very important aspect that provides effective planning, operation and maintenance in water supply and distribution networks which is one of the most essential components of urban infrastructure. It helps in unlocking the information and identification of the actual location o...

Environmental Design Type: PROJECT

📄 99 pages | 🧠 10774 words | 📚 5 chapters

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