13 research outputs found
Effects of Levels of Residents' Participation in House Design on Residential Satisfaction in Public Housing Estates in Akure, Nigeria
No full textThe goal of housing projects is to provide satisfactory environments for its users, which could be regarded as an achievement on its own, if successful. Conversely, failed projects could result from unsatisfactory environments and such might lead to other problems such as abandonment. Residents' participation is a way of ensuring that housing environments are designed to suit the lifestyles of users in order to achieve residential satisfaction. This paper examined the relationship between the level of residents' participation and residential satisfaction in public housing estates in Akure, Nigeria. It also examined the relationships between their level of participation in house design and satisfaction with attributes of the house. Data were obtained through questionnaire, focus group discussions (FGD) and observations were used to elicit relevant data for this study. Data obtained were analysed using Single-Factor Descriptive Analysis, Spearman Rank Correlation and Weighted Mean. Findings showed a positive relationship (p=0.000) between residents' participation in the design of their houses and satisfaction with specific attributes of the house. The study also found that residents' participation have the most influence of satisfaction with the general plan of the house, size of bedrooms and rental/building cost. It recommends higher level of participation in house design in order to achieve higher level of satisfaction
Socioeconomic characteristics and community participation in infrastructure provision in Akure, Nigeria
No full textSocioeconomic characteristics and community participation in infrastructure provision in Akure, Nigeria
No full textCommunity participation is a necessary ingredient for infrastructure projects to enhance the level of residential satisfaction and to improve its success rate. Nevertheless, there are socioeconomic and demographic factors, which determine the level of participation in such projects. This paper examines these factors in the residential neighbourhoods of Akure, Nigeria. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and observations. They were subjected to Single-Factor Descriptive Analysis and Categorical Regression Analysis. It showed that stages of participation in housing development, level of education, tenure status, marital status, gender, monthly income, household size, sources of finance, and employment status were significant predictors of levels of community participation in this context, with the exception of age. A p-value of 0.034 was observed indicating that the model of the regression was significant at 0.05. The paper concludes by providing implications, considering the factors for developing strategies for community participation in infrastructure provision in Nigeria
Decentralization of Markets and Environmental Sanitation Scheme: A Focus on Urban Core of Akure, Nigeria
No full textUnplanned and overcrowded market places especially in developing countries usually grapple with sanitation problems. This phenomenon poses threats such as pollution of the environment and deterioration of city landscape. In Akure the capital of Ondo State, Nigeria, government in its urban renewal effort introduced neighbourhood markets in a decentralized market system, as a way of resolving these problems. This study focuses on the extent of these urban renewal efforts and their impacts on the socio-economic and general wellbeing of the market users. It further suggests ways to achieve proper sanitation in markets places in a manner that is sustainable. The methodology includes the use of structured questionnaires, interviews, as well as observations. The study reveals a successful decongestion of the king’s market and a considerable improvement in sanitation. It concludes that sanitation in market places is absolutely expedient to ensure public health and proper public hygiene. Keywords: Decentralization, pollution, sanitation, urban core, market
Dimensions of Housing Participation in Akure, Nigeria
No full textThe importance of housing participation to the wellbeing of households cannot be overemphasized. This because when people participate in a process, they are usually satisfied with the outcome. However, the dimension of housing participation is yet to receive require attention in literature. This study examines these dimensions in Akure, Nigeria through structured questionnaire survey. The data obtained were subjected to Single-Factor Descriptive Analysis and Principal Component Analysis. The findings show that much of the variance (73.943%) in the level of housing participation in the study area were explained by the factors of level of participation in housing development, red level of participation in housing development, stages and importance of participation in housing development. The level of participation in housing development component contributed the most in explaining this variance. It concludes that for residents to be satisfied with their housing, there is a need for them to be involved in the process of developing it. And since they are willing to be involved in the process, emphasis should be placed on the different dimensions. It recommends that developers, architects and government authorities should develop strategies for involving users in housing development based on the different dimensions
Nexus between the participation of residents in house design and residential satisfaction in Akure, Nigeria
No full textNexus between the participation of residents in house design and residential satisfaction in Akure, Nigeria
No full textThis study examined the relationship between residents’ level of participation in house design and level of residential satisfaction in Akure, Nigeria. The study was based on the idea that the goal of housing projects is to provide satisfactory environments for users. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on 304 household heads in transitional and peripheral zones of the city. Data were obtained through a structured questionnaire and focus group discussions and observations. The obtained data were subsequently subjected to single-factor descriptive analysis, mean satisfaction scoring, and categorical regression analysis. Results showed a positive significant relationship between the level of resident participation in house design and the level of residential satisfaction. The significant participatory predictors of satisfaction were number of bedrooms, general house design, development of the brief for the design, arrangement of interior spaces, and selection of finishing materials. Space size and building materials were not significant predictors in this context. The obtained p-value of 0.000 indicated that the regression model was significant. This study recommends a high level of resident participation in house design to achieve a high level of residential housing satisfaction in Nigeria
Expression and communication in architecture philosophy of vernacular architecture of the Yorubas in Nigeria
No full textThis paper investigated how Yoruba architectural philosophy was expressed and communicated through their vernacular architecture, despite its gradually diminishing presence in modern times. A mixed-method approach involving questionnaire, interview, and observation checklist was adopted to achieve this. Using the stratified random sampling technique, a sample size of 240 respondents was selected. Of these, 168 copies of the questionnaire were returned, resulting in a 70% response rate. A structured interview was also conducted, which provided a clearer understanding of the architectural philosophy behind Yoruba vernacular architecture. To present the results of the analysis conducted using SPSS, tables, and charts were created and incorporated into the report. The study found out that Yoruba vernacular architecture expresses a range of architectural philosophies beyond aesthetics and art form. However, many of these philosophies are at risk of going into extinction due to the demolition and renovation of traditional buildings. This highlights the importance of preserving and promoting Yoruba architectural heritage in modern designs, to ensure the preservation of its cultural significance. The study concluded that it is crucial to integrate these traditional elements into contemporary architecture, to allow the Yoruba architectural philosophy to continue to be expressed and communicated to future generations
Incidental observation of bone modification by Crematogaster cf. liengmei (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Cape Town, South Africa
No full textDifferent taxa of insects have been reported to modify the skeletal remains of vertebrates during feeding or the creation of their larval and pupal chambers. Anecdotal reports on the modification of skeletal remains by ants exist but are rare. In this paper, a case of modification of bone due to the feeding activity of the ant, Crematogaster cf. liengmei (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), is reported. In November 2022, a bone was encountered incidentally in the vicinity of the Table Mountain National Park. The bone had been colonized by several individuals of Crematogaster cf. liengmei. Several ants were observed feeding on and removing bone particles and soft tissue remnants. A closer observation revealed striae/furrows on the epiphyseal ends of the bone. A 60-kg pig cadaver used in a winter decomposition trial in the same area was similarly colonized by this ant species, resulting in soft-tissue modification. Due to the similarity in the striae/furrows observed on the bone and the bitemarks inflicted by the ants on the right ear of the pig cadaver in the vicinity, it was concluded that the striae/furrows seen on the bone were created by the ants. Our observations show that Crematogaster cf. liengmei is an important taphonomic bio-agent that can contribute to the modification of skeletal remains in terrestrial environments. [Abstract copyright: © 2023. The Author(s).
