Architects Urged to Embrace Global Trends

As living spaces continue to face multifaceted challenges, Nigerian architects have been called upon to initiate innovative solutions that can fight the climate crises, improve secruity and boost cummunal relations in the country.

The deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Caleb University, Imota Lagos, Prof. Adedeji Daramola, made the call at the 40th anniversary lecture of the Lagos State of the Nigeria Institute of Architects (NIA) in Lagos. 

Daramola, who was the guest speaker said architects should create seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor areas designed to improve a liveable environment. He said architects must shift focus towards innovative designs, ensuring carbon emission free society, ecosystems, collaborating and lobbying for change, adding that architecture has gone beyond the building industry to include the concept of governed and ungoverned spaces.