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Originating in ancient India, Vastu Shastra (Sanskrit: वास्तु शास्त्र, vāstu śāstra – literally "science of architecture" [2]) is a traditional Hindu system of architecture [3] [4] based on ancient texts that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement, and spatial geometry. [5]
The institute engages the Government of Nigeria on various policies that regulate and improve the quality of buildings in Nigeria. [9] In May 2011 the Federal Government of Nigeria announced a Material Testing Laboratory to be set up, which would provide a facility for the testing of building material before use. [ 9 ]
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 currently operates under the Architects (Registration, Etc.) Act Cap A19 The Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
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 ...
Durability is the main advantage of metal furniture. For example, not many types of non-metal furniture can remain outside during winter and still look good when spring arrives. If cared for properly, metal furniture can last up to 30 years. Because most metal furniture is treated for rust and heat resistance, it does not need much maintenance.
The union was formed in 1996, when the Nigerian government merged the Nigeria Union of Construction and Civil Engineering Workers with the National Union of Furniture, Fixtures and Woodworkers. Like both its predecessors, it affiliated to the Nigeria Labour Congress , and by 2005 it had 62,000 members.
According to Adam Hardy – an Indologist specializing in Hindu architecture and temples, the Manasara is a guide with prescriptions of ratios and rules for design and architecture, like other Vastu sastra texts that have survived. These prescriptions can be interpreted into a variety of drawings and forms after a careful study, but such ...