ABSTRACT
Bioclimatic 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 the problems of thermal discomfort in academic environment by adopting bioclimatic architecture approach from design to construction stage. The intention is to minimize or eliminate the need for mechanical means of cooling, due to power shortage and the need to conserve energy, it becomes necessary to apply bioclimatic principles especially since the study area; Gadau has harsh (hot temperate) climate weather. This research discussed the key techniques and principles of Bioclimatic architecture, relavant literature were reviewed. The research method adopted in conducting this study was descriptive research which is qualitative in nature. An architectural survey, observation, checklists were used as research instruments. Case studies of exsisting faculty of engineering tecnology were undertaken to evaluate and analyse the application of bioclimatic architecture principles. However the research findings reveled that major bioclimatic architecture principles were widely apply and explored in the design of institutional buildings in Nigeria, only few variables are not fully applied. The study recommend that single banking design concept, approprite construction techniques and accurate implementation of design (during construction stage) should be adopted inoder to achieve application of major bioclimatic architecture principles in buildings. Lastly, all the findings drawned from this research and analysis were applied in the design proposal of Engineering complex, Bauchi state university, Gadau.