INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES. ABUJA
INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES. ABUJA
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1992-11
Authors
ADEWOLU, ADEOYE OLUGBENGA
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Abstract
Architecture — in Nigeria is in a serious dilemma,
especially when it is evaluated as one of the oldest and
foremost vocations in the country- There are lots of
threats to the existence of successful practice of the
"High—Art". The threats range from professional
Malpractices to gross misrepresentation and
misinterpretation by laymen as well as other professionals
in the building industry- This is not all!
A greater problem lies in the architect considering his
graduation from a recognised school of Architecture as well
as membership of the Architectural body (NIA) to be
exhaustive for learning.In fact, some architects do not read
beyond casual glances of newspapers and journals-
Lack of commitment by the practising architect to
properly and adequately inform himself — and consequently
the public of the Myriad of architectural alternatives and
options are highly disappointing.
Architecture, from the earliest times, is known to be
giving direction to Technology- However, for architecture
to be acceptable to both the rich and the poor, the
practitioner Must understand the complex variables, user
needs and requirements, as well as options and alternatives
for a descent and habitable environment.
No architect can lay claim to exhaustive understanding
of the various problems in the society- The problems are
more noticeable in the large population — the low—income
earners- It has been shown that over 70 per cent of
Nigerians are in the low—income group. Since the low—income
group characteristically have large family sizes, their
housing demands are usually higher.
Moreover, if architecture has to lead technology to
true greatness, learning and doing architecture has to take
a new dimension.
With due regards to the modest efforts of the Nigerian
Institute of Architects, the Nigerian Building and Road
Research Institute, and the various schools of Architecture
in the country, a lot more need to be done.
The Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, Abuja
shall function as a social and intellectual focus for the
profession and the building industry in general.
A centre for architectural excellence, the Institute
shall lend itself to intensive research, development and
information dissemination on issues of architecture.
Architects, engineers, surveyors, scientists, and
clients shall contribute and benefit from the various
programmes of the Institute.
The design being proposed shall be of an institutional
typology, with a slight accent of cultural facilities- The
emphasis of the design is to encourage continuing education
through informal learning process.
Description
Thesis submitted to the Postgraduate School,
Ahmadu Bello University, in partial fulfilment of
the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in
Architecture
Department of Architecture
Faculty of Environmental Design
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
November, 1992
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INSTITUTE,, ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES,, ABUJA,, Towards Evolving Appropriate Environment,, Continuing Education,, Architecture.