TOWARDS EVOLVING SUITABLE MODULAR SIZES FOR EFFECTIVE FLEXIBILITY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARY BUILDINGS: A PROPOSAL FOR FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY MINNA, LIBRARY COMPLEX
TOWARDS EVOLVING SUITABLE MODULAR SIZES FOR EFFECTIVE FLEXIBILITY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARY BUILDINGS: A PROPOSAL FOR FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY MINNA, LIBRARY COMPLEX
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1991-08
Authors
ALHAJI, TAUHEED ISAH
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Abstract
The trend of Library Architecture from the ancient
history reveals the metamorphosis it has undergone.
This trend can be likened to the trend of human knowledge
right from the stone age (Primitive age) to the age of
iron and steel and finally up to our present day age of
Computer.
The advancement in knowledge has resulted in seeking
new dimensions of portraying library architecture. This,
in modern day, is the evolution of the grid system design
(the modular design system).
This thesis is virtually a study of the use of this
system in academic library buildings. The first chapter
proposes and defines the area of concentration. The
second chapter looks at library architecture from history
to date. The third chapter picks on case studies of
existing academic libraries both abroad and at home - their
problems, and possible solutions were made.
The fourth chapter which is the research chapter
looks at the modular design system in library. What
factors should guide module size selection,, the problems
associated with uniform grid and attempts were made to
evolve grid sizes for certain areas of the library.
Chapter five studied the site and chapter six which is
the design proposal is where the application of the precee-ding chapters is seen.
My own contribution in modern academic library design
vis-a-vis the modular system concentrated on, is the proposal
of outdoor rending areas, provision snack bars on the
roof top and informal reading areas
Description
A Thesis Submitted to the Postgraduate School, Dept.
of Architecture, in partial fulfillment of the Requirements
for the Award of the Degree of Master of Science
(M.Sc.) in Architecture.
Department of Architecture
Faculty of Environmental Design
Ahmadu Bello University,
Zaria.
August, 1991
Keywords
EVOLVING,, FLEXIBILITY,, ACADEMIC LIBRARY BUILDINGS