Vernacular Architecture of Northern Nigeria in the Light of Sustainability

Danja, I. I.; Li, Xue; Dalibi, Salisu Gidado

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/63/1/012034

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“…Local sand shortage should also give rise to adaptive infrastructure development; investments should be directed to the use of locally abundant resources, such as earth and bamboo. Earth construction is part of the vernacular architecture of many African countries (Danja, Li, & Dalibi, 2017).…”

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Do we have enough natural sand for low‐carbon infrastructure?

Ioannidou

Sonnemann

Suh

2020

J of Industrial Ecology

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Do we have enough natural sand for low‐carbon infrastructure?

Ioannidou

Sonnemann

Suh

2020

J of Industrial Ecology

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“…The study concluded that the professionals, designers and researchers should have cognizance of the social, cultural and religious beliefs of clients/users despite the need to modernize. Danja et al (2017) investigated vernacular architecture of the Hausa-Fulani in the northern part of Nigeria. They argue that despite its beauty, the vernacular architecture of Northern Nigeria is the least known of the medieval age; hence the motivation of the study.…”

Section: Vernacular Architecture and Modernity: A Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A number of studies (see for instance Ade, 2014; Agboola and Zango, 2014; Danja et al, 2017; Obot, 2007) argue for the retention of important aspects of vernacular African architecture even as Africa modernizes. For instance, Obot (2007) argues that African architecture has its rich and unique quality, rhythm and cultural affinity although its designation as ‘primitive’ has relegated it to rural areas only.…”

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“…Danja et al (2017) investigated vernacular architecture of the Hausa-Fulani in the northern part of Nigeria. They argue that despite its beauty, the vernacular architecture of Northern Nigeria is the least known of the medieval age; hence the motivation of the study.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The aim of the study was to examine the features of vernacular architecture in Northern Nigeria viz sustainability and its concepts. Danja et al (2017) argue that all buildings, modern or old, in the Hausa-Fulani architecture, have an impact on the environment; hence the need for sustainable measures and practices regarding such buildings. Elsewhere, Malama (1997), who did a comparative study of the climate sensitivity of traditional and contemporary housing in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia, found that there were some important lessons that contemporary housing design could learn from traditional housing in the use of materials, which made the traditional housing more comfortable and less dependent on artificial energy, making traditional housing more environmentally sustainable.…”

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African Vernacular Architecture, Culture and Modernity: An Investigation Among the Lamba People of Chief Mushili on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia

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Malama

Munshifwa

2018

Journal of Asian and African Studies

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The influence of imported material, technology and methods has put pressure on most traditional architectural systems to modernize. This influence to modernize is transmitted through various mechanisms. This paper argues that there are a number of aspects to vernacular architecture that would be lost through this conversion process to modern materials, technology and methods. Through the examination of vernacular architecture among the Lamba people of Senior Chief Mushili’s chiefdom, the study found that there are cultural, environmental and aesthetical aspects in vernacular architecture that are poorly understood in the process of modernization. Data for this research were collected through an ethnographical approach with occasional in-depth interviews with senior members of the Royal establishment and the community. Thus, the data were mainly qualitative.

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Application of agro and non-agro waste materials for unfired earth blocks construction: A review

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Hussien

Abdullah

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The production process of conventional building materials consumes a high amount of energy which has a negative impact on the environment. The use of locally available materials and upgradation of traditional techniques can be a good option for sustainable development. Consequently, earth has attracted the attention of the researchers as a building construction material for its availability and lower environmental impact. On the other hand, in developing countries waste disposal from the agricultural and industrial sectors raises another serious concern. The scientists have introduced such waste additives into the earth matrix to improve its performance. Therefore, the present paper reviews the state-of-the-art of research on the effects of these various agro and non-agro wastes in the production of unfired earth blocks. This study is divided into three sections: The first section outlines the different types of waste materials and earth blocks considered in the selected papers. The second part deals in depth with the test results of the different properties (density, water absorption, compressive strength, flexural strength and thermal conductivity) of unfired earth blocks containing waste materials. The last section analyses and compares the results with the current earth-building construction standards. The literature survey presents that the waste materials have a clear potential to partly replace earth by complying with certain requirements. Moreover, the application of such wastes for the development of building construction materials provides a solution that decreases energy usage as well as contributes to effective waste management. Future research on establishing guidelines and standards for the development and production of these sustainable unfired earth building materials is recommended.

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Vernacular Architecture of Northern Nigeria in the Light of Sustainability

Cited by 11 publications

References 4 publications

Do we have enough natural sand for low‐carbon infrastructure?

Do we have enough natural sand for low‐carbon infrastructure?

African Vernacular Architecture, Culture and Modernity: An Investigation Among the Lamba People of Chief Mushili on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia

Application of agro and non-agro waste materials for unfired earth blocks construction: A review

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