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UNDP has been supporting the government and its people by addressing development challenges, strengthening and building institutions that promote inclusive sustainable development and democratic governance. [19] For example, during the COVID-19 crisis, UNDP partnered with Japan to support Nigeria's health and socio-economic response. [20]
The mission of AIA 2030 Commitment is to provide a holistic, data-driven platform for all the participating architecture, engineering and consultancy firms of 2030 Challenge and report their progress on meeting the 2030 targets. By signing the commitment, architecture firms agree to: Create a Sustainable action plan for the entire firm. [10]
The Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON) is a statutory body tasked with regulating the architectural profession within Nigeria. [2] It was established under the ARCON Act, [3] Decree No 10 of 1969, amended by Decree No 43 of 1990, and operates under the Architects (Registration, Etc.) Act Cap A19 The Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
Sustainable architecture is architecture that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings through improved efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, development space and the ecosystem at large. Sustainable architecture uses a conscious approach to energy and ecological conservation in the design of the ...
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He has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed journal articles and over 100 conference papers, books, and technical reports. [ 8 ] [ 9 ] He is actively involved with the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) and several International Energy Agency (IEA) committees. [ 10 ]
Public interest design is a human-centered [1] and participatory design practice [2] that places emphasis on the “triple bottom line” of sustainable design that includes ecological, economic, and social issues and on designing products, structures, and systems that address issues such as economic development and the preservation of the environment.
The Hausa people predominantly dwell in the humid Sahel and Savannah zones of Central West Africa up to the southern boundary of the Sahara. [citation needed] Pre-colonial Hausa architecture found in Hausaland was influenced by cultural and environmental elements as dwellings were constructed from earthy and vegetation materials found in the surroundings, the materials are then used to build ...