Protecting heritage by quantifying the thermal comfort benefits of traditional adobe buildings in Ilorin, Nigeria

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Protecting heritage by quantifying the thermal comfort benefits of traditional adobe buildings in Ilorin, Nigeria

Traditional adobe buildings are often recognized for their lower environmental impact and responsiveness to climate. However, they can be susceptible to erosion and damage caused by exposure to weather conditions, and their maintenance can be laborious and reliant on craft skills passed on through g...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Oyebanji, Olutola
Format:	Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:	English
Published:	2025
Subjects:	Building Adobe; Thermal comfort; Building fabric; Best practices
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/80844/

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