Design of students hostel in a Nigerian university
- 1. msc STUDIO 1 PROPOSED STUDENT'S HOSTEL @ MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY, YOLA INTRODUCTION IN YOLA, ADAMAWA STATE, TEMPERATURES USUALLY SOAR ABOVE FOURTY DEGREES CELCIUS, ESPECIALLY DURING THE DRY SEASONS. UNIVERSITY HOSTEL BUILDINGS, SUCH AS MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY FACES SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES IN MAINTAINING THERMAL COMFORT. Many of these hostel buildings are constructed with limited attention to climate-responsive design principles SUCH AS poorly insulated concrete walls, inadequate natural ventilation, small or inoperable windows, and the absence of shading devices or thermal mass. Consequently, indoor temperatures in hostels can become unbearably high, severely affecting students' health, comfort, concentration, and overall academic performance. THE PROPOSED HOSTEL DESIGN WILL SOLVE THE AFOREMENTIONED PROBLEM BY ADHEREING TO THE SOLUTIONS MENTIONED ALSO. brief development brief the students hostel is designed to embody thermal comfort as a whole. integrating climate responsive materials and construction methods. there by standing out as an embodiment of climate responsive building aim To achieve passive cooling in the design of student hostel in the hot climate of Adamawa and to enhance thermal comfort and energy efficiency site and users the building will be located in the university premises, beside the male new hostel, for the university student.
- 2. msc STUDIO 1 PROPOSED STUDENT'S HOSTEL @ MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY, YOLA design/ brief requirements the hostel should meet every reuireminent to establish a thermally ambient athmosphere for the users. embracing the environmental and cultural values of its immediate environment. the building should contain the following spaces 1 bedrooms of various types and sizes 1 bathrooms and conviniences 1 common rooms, lounges and cafeteria 1 offices and stores 1 laundries and utility spaces 1 shops 1 green areas for relaxation 1 security areas
- 3. msc STUDIO 1 PROPOSED STUDENT'S HOSTEL @ MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY, YOLA nigeria adamawa state girei lga the university campus the proposed site site info location; Girei, Adamawa State, Nigeria (9.3489°N 12.5032°E) perimeter; 746.59m area; 31,614 m square site location
- 4. msc STUDIO 1 PROPOSED STUDENT'S HOSTEL @ MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY, YOLA bioclimatic data rainfall wind speed temperature relative humidity
- 5. The BUILDING design should embrace the cool, dry Northeast Trade Wind for passive cooling. Large, openable windows on the northeast side will enable natural ventilation, reducing the need for mechanical cooling. Courtyards and shaded outdoor spaces should align with this wind direction to maximize airflow msc STUDIO 1 PROPOSED STUDENT'S HOSTEL @ MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY, YOLA site analysis near by buildings and landmarks sunrise and sunset N SW NE X X MAJOR LANDMARKS AROUND THE SITE ARE THE DEPARTMENTS OF ELECTRICAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING TO THE EAST OF THE SITE. 1 sunrise IS AVERAGELY BY SIX am.glare could bE prevented from this axis by utilizing shading devices eastwards of THE SITE. 1 midday sun IS BY TWELVE pm .–solar cells and roof lights could be positioned southwards to optimize daylight 1 sunset IS BY SIX0pm.fenestrations could be provided westwardsto provide visual access to the evening sunset scenery PREVAILING WINDS The BUILDING must protect against the strong, moisture-laden Southwest Monsoon Wind. Landscaping, such as trees, will act as windbreaks, and deep overhangs will shield windows and walls from rain. Sloped roofs will ensure efficient drainage, while minimizing windows on the southwest side will prevent moisture infiltration. Structural reinforcement will guard against wind-driven rains, maintaining durability.
- 6. msc STUDIO 1 PROPOSED STUDENT'S HOSTEL @ MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY, YOLA site analysis N SITE ACCESS AND TRAFFIC ANALYSIS FOOT PATHS TO THE NORTH EAST SIDE OF THE SITE, THERE ARE TWO MAJOR FOOT PATHS AND SEVRAL UNDEFINED FOOT PATHS.THE DESIGN WILL CONSIDER AND INCOORPORATE THE PATHS TO ENSURE FUNTIONAL CIRCULATION TO AND AROUND THE BUILDING. ROAD ACCESS THE ONLY ACCESS ROAD IS LOCATED EAST OF THE SITE. THE BUILDING WILL BE ORIENTATED TO FACE THE ROAD IN ORDER TO ENHANCE EASY ACCESS IN TO THE SITE. THE ROAD IS LESS BUSY MODERATE PEDESTRIAN ACTIVITIES ON THE ROAD, ALSO, PEDESTRIAN SIDE WALKS SHALL INCORPORATED INTO THE DESIGN TO ENHANCE CIRCULATION AROUND THESITE. WHERE NEED BE, DRAINAGES AROUND ROADS AND PAVEMENTS WILL ALSO BE DESIGNED TO ENSURE WATER DRAINAGE AND PASSAGE AROUND THE AREA.
- 7. msc STUDIO 1 PROPOSED STUDENT'S HOSTEL @ MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY, YOLA site analysis N X X SECTION X X THE SITE IS RELATIVELY FLAT WITH VERY FEW TREES AND SHRUBS SIOL TYPE AND VEGETATION THE SOIL COMPOSITION OF THE SITE IS CLAY AND SANDY SOIL. THERE WILL BE ADEQUATE SOIL TESTS TO DETERMINE THE DEPTH OF FOUNDATIONS FOR THE BUILDING. THE SITE, BECAUSE OF THE SUDAN REGION OF ADAMAWA STATE, HAS VERY LITTLE TREES AND SHRUBS WITH GRASSES DURING RAINY SEASONS. HUMAN ACTIVITIES, LIKE FARMING ALSO AFFECTS THE VEGETATION OF THE SITE. GREEN AREAS SHALL BE INCOOPERATED INTO THE SITE TO MITIGATE ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS AND DEGREDATION.