Like a candle blown away by the winds of life I remember your smile as you closed your eyes For the last time we held a golden gaze That will remain with me from this day till my last day. Like a candle blown away by the winds of life And a bright flame…
FLOAT AWAY
Let the pain float away on the evening wind that calms the heat of the day Relieving me of the stress and sprains I sustained throughout this hectic day Washing me of the sweaty mess I gained working hard under the smelting sunlight rays Remaking my body into a suitable place upon the bed I…
NEW TRENDS IN URBANISM: How The Death of Distance will Influence SDG’s Agenda for 21st Century Urbanism
INTRODUCTION: What is the Death of Distance (DOD)? The Death of Distance (DOD) is the rapid obliterating of distance as a relevant factor in how we conduct our business, personal lives as well as government policies; it outlines the diminishing importance of distance as well as the mobility and ubiquity of technology especially the new…
ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE IN NIGERIA: An Overview of The Generations of Nigerian Architects
Architecture is the art and science of the theory and practice of design, erection, commissioning, maintenance, management and co-ordination of allied professionals inputs thereto of building, or groups of buildings forming a comprehensive institution, establishment or neighborhood as well as any other organized space, enclosed or opened, required for human and other activities (Architects Registration…
LAGOS DEVELOPMENT: The Urbanoid Problem
A problem is anything of which man may or may not be conscious of, which affects or is likely to affect his well being adversely, and (or) hinders the attainment of his objectives and the satisfaction of his needs.1 Generally, urban development problems have specific natures but it must be noted that man is the…
LAGOS DEVELOPMENT: The Preparation for the 50th Anniversary of Lagos City State
“………. Beyond Lagos being a mega city but to build and project the state as a smart city………… a smart governor who, perhaps, also doubles as its Chief Resilient Officer”. -Steve Ayorinde (Lagos State Commissioner for Information & Strategy).
SHELTER FOR ALL: Multiple Functions of Shelter
The three basic needs of man has been identified as food, clothing and shelter in that order. In order that shelter might meet the need of man, some of its multiple functions includes: Constitutional Urban element An element of economy Index of governance A measure of social status This multi-functionality of shelter has always made…
SHELTER FOR ALL: What is It?
A shelter is a structure (house) or a natural feature (habitat) that provides protection against bad weather, danger of insects and pest; which is needed by people to shield themselves from extremes of cold cum heat, rain cum snow and wind. There are different kinds of shelter e.g. structural ones (human shelter) like houses, bus…
NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE: What Are The Building Types?
In contemporary architecture, we can talk of different types of buildings or say that a particular building belongs to a certain group or architectural styles or types. Therefore, we have industrial, residential, religious, administrative, hospital/public health, recreational and educational buildings with the supporting facilities and structures. But in Nigerian Traditional Architecture (NTA) it is the…
NIGERIAN TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE: What Are The Factors That Influences It’s Development?
“……We have to conceive architecture as the product of human needs and various environmental stimuli constantly confronting given situations such as temperature, rainfall, topography, building materials, socio-cultural factors and level of technology”. -Prof. H.T. Saad. The factors that influence the Nigerian Traditional Architecture (NTA) can be grouped into three as follows:
THE SOLUTION
The Way out is the solution; What is the Way out? To launch an attack; Not defending alone; With facts and figures of the Age; Long battle reoccurrence; Attack launching to stop; The battle is what is needed; To end its reoccurrence; Then what next? So write that book; Improve that invention; Create that innovation….
NEW TRENDS IN URBANISM: The Importance of the War Against Malaria (WAM) for SDG’s Agenda in 21st Century Urbanism.
“….the foundation’s investment in vaccines for malaria and the other infectious diseases is to ensure their elimination by 2030… the vision is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.”[1] Dr Susan Desmond-Hellman (CEO, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). Malaria is an ancient disease known throughout human history: Ancient to Antiquity; to…
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