ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN INTERVENTION AS A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM OF LACK OF SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE HOUSING IN NIGERIA

Housing offers shelter and a feeling of security for the future and helps form communities. In Nigeria, several challenges are associated with houses and architecture, particularly in the context of sustainability and traditional building practices. One of the primary concerns is the lack of awareness and comprehension among the general population, developers, and policymakers regarding the concept and advantages of flexible architecture. Nigeria's lack of sustainable and equitable housing poses many challenges impacting residents and the community. It is unknown how the use of design models/interventions in actual building situations and virtual simulations can aid the nation of Nigeria in becoming more resilient and dynamic by emphasizing inclusive and sustainable housing options that meet varied requirements and promote social fairness. This study examined the various interventions and efforts (architectural design and non-design interventions). The research aims to investigate whether or not design improvement through simulation studies on building typology could effectively and economically provide housing equity in slum areas in Nigeria. The study focused on the various architectural intervention variables, such as typology, segregation, centrifugation, and morphology, emphasizing typology most suitable for Nigeria’s peculiar housing challenges.