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Purpose: This study analysed changes in residential rental values across selected residential density zones in Akure, Nigeria, between 2004 and 2024. The study examined rental value trends within low-, medium- and high-density residential neighbourhoods and evaluated variations in rental growth patt...
Purpose: Public metro stations function as high-traffic, multimodal nodes that are inherently vulnerable to systemic socio-spatial security threats, a growing trend in most Urban centres especially in Nigeria. This study examines the structural application of Crime Prevention through Environmental D...
Purpose: Collapse of buildings is a recurring problem in Nigeria, with over 640 instances reported between 1974 and 2025 accounting for significant loss of lives and property. Regulatory failures still occur despite the provisions of the National Building Code (2006) and the creation of state-level ...
This study examined the socio-economic effects of prolonged road construction on business performance, urban mobility, and livelihoods in Sabon Tasha Community, Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study focused on the effects of prolonged road construction on shop owners, privat...
Purpose: Research on restorative environments has predominantly emphasized direct nature exposure through vegetation, daylight, and water features, while underexploring the role of symbolic biophilic design in built environments. This study advances restorative environment theory by examining how sy...
Purpose: Households in urban communities in the Global South are increasingly vulnerable to climate-related risks such as flooding, extreme heat, and water scarcity. These risks are exacerbated by rapid urbanisation, inadequate infrastructure, and socioeconomic inequalities. This study examined clim...
The incorporation of industrial by-products into cementitious materials can reduce Portland cement consumption and improve resource efficiency. This study investigated fly ash (FA) and calcium carbide waste (CCW) as partial replacements for Portland cement (PC) in self-compacting concrete (SCC). Ele...
Purpose: The study assessed the socio-economic and poverty characteristics of peri-urban residents in Abuja, Nigeria, to determine the socio-economic composition of peri-urban dwellers, including employment status, income, education, occupation, and commercial activities that drive peri-urban develo...
Purpose: The paper aimed at assessing the effect of relationship between housing quality and occupancy duration in selected areas of Southern Kaduna with view to determining the extent to which housing quality affects the tenancy duration of a sitting tenant. Design/methodology/approach: The study e...
Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the rental value dynamics of residential properties across low, medium, and high-density neighbourhoods specifically Fadikpe, Tundun Fulani, and Bosso Estate, respectively in Minna, Nigeria, for the period 2013–2025. Design/methodology/approach: prima...
