Sustainable Low-Income Housing and Practicable Minimum Design Standards in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

Atamewan, Eugene Ehimatie; Olagunju, R.E.

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“…This explains the size, location, design and furnishing of kitchens. Kitchens in low-income dwellings (Figures 1 & 2) are either located within the building or outside which are attached or detached usually without furnishing (Atamewan, & Olagunju, 2017). Architecture has never existed in isolation but rather it is dictated by the cultural traits, beliefs and traditions of the people which in turn shape the forms, design and planning of spaces.…”

Section: The Traditional Kitchen: the Influence Of Culture And Incomementioning

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Traditional Kitchen Design for Sustainable Low-Income Dwellings in Developing Countries

Atamewan¹,

Otu²

2018

JSD

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The place of kitchens in contemporary designs is quite different from the traditional designs in terms of location, aesthetics and furnishing. Thus, this paper discussed development in kitchen designs over the past centuries and place emphasis on sustainable low-income kitchen design. The study examined the location of kitchens in contemporary dwellings in comparison with traditional dwellings in order to create a hybrid kitchen design that is sustainable, attainable and acceptable to contemporary and traditional individuals. Research methodology involved descriptive survey; with primary data obtained using structured questionnaire, systematic observation and interview with occupants of buildings in Awi community,  Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria which is the study area. These were complemented with photographs of kitchens in the existing buildings within the area of study. 50 buildings purposely selected were studied to determine the designs, and placement/location of kitchens in these buildings in relation to the contemporary buildings respectively. Finally, the data collected were analyzed using simple statistical tool to obtain percentages, rankings and relative significance index (RSI) respectively to determine the reasons for the design and location of the kitchen. The result shows that of the five variables examined, cultural influence was the most significant reason for the location of kitchens outside the housing unit. The recommendation is that low-income dwelling should have kitchen space within in addition to the attached or detached kitchens in their dwellings.

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Section: The Traditional Kitchen: the Influence Of Culture And Incomementioning

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Traditional Kitchen Design for Sustainable Low-Income Dwellings in Developing Countries

Atamewan¹,

Otu²

2018

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“…Moreover, due to the fact that presently over 90% of Nigerians within the low-income range cannot afford contemporary housing built with industrial materials even if they saved 100% of their income for a period of ten years. The implication is that the current housing deficit in Nigeria as well as the wish of the low-income group to own a house of their own cannot be realized [4], [5]. Also, developed nations that have jettison the use of earth in building construction in preference for industrial energy-intensive material in the past decades have since realized that earth or mud, as a natural building material is superior to industrial building materials such as concrete, brick and lime-sandstone due to its numerous advantages on the health of the people and the built environment in general [1].…”

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Appraisal of the Use of Earth for Sustainable Low-Income Housing Construction in Nigeria

Atamewan

Otire

Egbuluwa

2020

EJGEO

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Earth is indisputably the cheapest and most abundant nature-given building material in the universe. Housing or shelter which is second most important need of man after food has become unreachable and unattainable by the low-income group in developing countries today. This is due to the high cost of building materials and the dependence on contemporary materials which only the rich can afford. Therefore, this paper appraised the applicability of earth as a building material, the advantages and acceptability or otherwise in Cross River State, Nigeria. The method of study includes literature review, participant observation, questionnaire administration and use of focal group discussion. The data obtained was analyzed using simple statistical approach with results presented in tables. Findings revealed that over 85% of the buildings in the study area are constructed with earth. Also, the level of acceptability of earth material is very high in the study area. The study concluded that more awareness should be created on the use of earth and government agencies should promote earth acceptability by constructing some housing projects using earth.

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“…It is no longer news that the informal segments in Nigerian cities constantly and increasingly dominate the housing sector's information. Thus, in attempting to proffer solutions to the current housing deficit in Nigeria and Bayelsa State in particular, the low-income groups acquire lands; construct buildings outside the legal stipulation, which render their construction illegal and substandard (Atamewan & Olagunju, 2017). Hence, there is the urgent need for developing countries to revisit their building standards and regulations with a view to fine-tuning it to reflect the environmental and socioeconomic realities of the area (Alnsour & Meaton, 2009).…”

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Factors Affecting Implementation and Compliance with Housing Standards for Sustainable Housing Delivery in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Atamewan

2019

ESJ

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In the quest to find solutions to the ever increasing housing shortages in Nigerian cities, developers, especially the low-income groups, embark on housing construction which in the eye of the government housing agency circumvent compliance to housing standards and are therefore illegal. This research evaluates factors affecting the implementation and compliance with housing standards for sustainable housing delivery in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The methodology employed was a qualitative research approach involving indepth interviews, physical observations and detailed, systematic and thorough review of literatures on the subject matter from published works of renowned authors. In addition, 20 housing units were selected using purposive sampling technique for detailed study; while respondents of 20 selected housing units used were also interviewed including housing professionals and personnel of housing agencies in the state using both random and expert sampling techniques. From these responses, other factors peculiar to Bayelsa State were outlined. Data collected were analyzed using content analysis. Findings listed factors such as administrative practices, uncertainty of standards, socioeconomic, demographic and socio-cultural factors. Recommendation is that these factors should be considered in developing housing standards for a given area and making the standards flexible in order to make compliance practicable and enforceable.

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Sustainable Low-Income Housing and Practicable Minimum Design Standards in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

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Traditional Kitchen Design for Sustainable Low-Income Dwellings in Developing Countries

Traditional Kitchen Design for Sustainable Low-Income Dwellings in Developing Countries

Appraisal of the Use of Earth for Sustainable Low-Income Housing Construction in Nigeria

Factors Affecting Implementation and Compliance with Housing Standards for Sustainable Housing Delivery in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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