Evaluation of Thermal Comfort in The Design of Student Hostel at Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria

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By:Lembi J.J., Akande O.K., Momoh M.S.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/jcr.v3i2.4137

Abstract:
Buildings are designed to offer protection to the occupants against harsh
outdoor environment thereby enhancing optimal indoor comfort. Over
the years, there have been a rise in population of students applying for
admission into tertiary institution, which has led to an increase in the
number of students that resides at the university hostel. These rise in the
number of students, has brought about overcrowding and stretching of
facilities, with spaces which were originally intended for four students are
now been habited by six to eight students thereby causing imbalance in
the general indoor climatic condition. The study is aimed at investigating
thermal comfort in student’s accommodation in tertiary institutions
towards achieving a better thermal condition in the hostel environment.
The objective is to evaluate the thermal performance in the student hostel
accommodation, and also to identify passive ways of controlling thermal
performance in student dwelling buildings at Federal University of
Technology Minna main campus, Gidan Kwano. For the purpose of this
research work, primary data were collected through the use questionnaire,
case studies and observation. Secondary data were collected from available
literature, internet, and studying of similar existing facilities. The study
revealed that most student hostel possessed few elements of passive cooling
technique which in turn deprives students a quality conducive environment.
The research recommends that soft landscaping elements should be adopted
and deciduous trees planted in the environment for cooling effect during
hot and humid period, provision of two openings in each room if possible.
This can be achieved through proper building orientation, use of high
thermal mass to reduce heat absorption, use of high thermal mass with
night cooling, roof, ceiling and attic insulation. Designing in a hot climate
area requires lots of consideration, which is mentioned above so as to
incorporate a general conducive indoor thermal comfort for the users.
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