APPLICATION OF PASSIVE COOLING TECHNIQUES IN THE DESIGN OF PROPOSED UNIVERSITY SENATE BUILDING, DUTSIN-MA, KATSINA
APPLICATION OF PASSIVE COOLING TECHNIQUES IN THE DESIGN OF PROPOSED UNIVERSITY SENATE BUILDING, DUTSIN-MA, KATSINA
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2014-09
Authors
ABUBAKAR, AUDI SA'ADU
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Abstract
This study aimed at identifying passive design features through extensive
literature study that can be incorporated in senate building to make it energy efficient.
The study also aimed at identifying changes in the design process that can affect energy
efficiency in senate buildings. It has analyzed the design features of typical senate
buildings through a case study conducted in different Nigerian Universities.
However, in this thesis an attempt shall be made to evolve design solution with
proper consideration of the climate of the site. The climatic variables directly affecting
energy usage and user’s comfort such as; temperature, humidity, solar radiation and air
movement, are to be studied because these are the five constituents of climate that are
more important for the purposes of building design.
Within the context of tropical climate, in regards to this proposal, the climatic
data of the study area are collected and analysed. The analysed data shall guide us on
the selection of building materials, construction method, shape and orientation of
building, size and location of fenestrations and the use of soft landscape elements.
These are taken into cognisance by relevant case studies and literature review of
building in various climatic regions across the globe with respect to adaptability and
response to various environmental variables.
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BEING A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE POSTGRADUATE
SCHOOL,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY,
ZARIA.
IN
PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
AWARD OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc.)
DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE.
Keywords
APPLICATION,, PASSIVE COOLING TECHNIQUES,, DESIGN,, PROPOSED UNIVERSITY SENATE BUILDING,, DUTSIN-MA,, KATSINA