Open AccessMAINTAINABILITY, DESIGN PROCESSES AND BUILDING SERVICES -A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED BUILDINGS IN THE RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY
Author(s) -
Chioma Okandu,
Chizy Akani,
Warebi Gabriel Brisibe
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of advanced academic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2488-9849
DOI - 10.46654/ij.24889849.e7420
Subject(s) - maintainability , architectural engineering , inefficiency , building design , engineering , scale (ratio) , construction engineering , state (computer science) , engineering management , computer science , software engineering , physics , algorithm , quantum mechanics , economics , microeconomics
The paper examines the issues of building maintenance of public buildings from an architectural design-based perspective.It considered the critical role design plays in achieving the optimal functionality of building services throughout the building life span. Design related elements and components which facilitate maintainability are discussed. Institutional buildings at the university in their current state are considered against these dimensions. The research adopts a case study/ review approach. The study focused on multi-story structures existing in the university. Findings of the study reveal poor considerations for maintainability in design processes, resulting in inefficiency of building services on a large scale.