EVALUATION OF THERMAL COMFORT IN SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY COMPLEXES IN SELECTED GOVERNMENT OWNED UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA

Abstract

In School built environment, there is strong, consistent evidence of the effect of basic thermal comfort variables like indoor air quality, ventilation, day lighting, and temperature on learning. These physical characteristics affects student cognitive ability and behaviour, if not adequately considered in design can lead to a decline in understanding ability of the students thereby making them less productive in academics. The aim of this study is to evaluate the thermal comfort in school of environmental technology complexes in order to propose a design that will enhance students learning. The research methodology adopted is the mix use method focusing on evaluating the Environmental Faculty or Complex of some selected universities in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. The research identified some architectural design Considerations that plays vital role in thermal comfort. These Ranges from; the construction methods and materials of the various parts of the building to its finishes, the number of users and sizes of space. This study have shown that physical environment and surrounding settings affects learning. Therefore this research suggest a periodical evaluation of learning spaces and consideration of components that affect learning environments as a check for school designers and owners, educators and teachers in communicating appropriate requirements for attaining student’s utmost performance and Positive learning outcomes.