Exploring Users? Perceptions On Effect of Biomimicry Design Strategies in Conference Centre Architecture in Southwest Nigerian Universities

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      author = {Oluwafemi Olasehinde, Dorcas Oluwaseyi Adeoye, Abraham Oluwaseun Aderinto},
      title = {Exploring Users? Perceptions On Effect of Biomimicry Design Strategies in Conference Centre Architecture in Southwest Nigerian Universities},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2025},
      volume = {9},
      number = {1},
      pages = {1000-1014},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709749.pdf},
      abstract = {Biomimicry has emerged as a transformative approach in sustainable architecture, drawing inspiration from nature to solve human design challenges. However, in Nigeria, particularly within university environments, the perception and impact of biomimicry design strategies on users remain underexplored. This study investigates users? perceptions and evaluates the effects of biomimicry-inspired features in selected university conference centres in Southwest Nigeria. A descriptive survey method was employed, using structured questionnaires administered to 350 respondents across three universities: the University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, and Covenant University. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that users positively perceive biomimicry elements such as natural ventilation, daylighting, and organic architectural forms, associating them with improved comfort, environmental quality, and aesthetic value. The impact of these features was found to significantly enhance users? satisfaction, spatial experience, and perceived efficiency of the facilities. Additionally, respondents identified biomimicry as contributing to thermal comfort and functional adaptability, although awareness of its principles was generally low. The study concludes that while biomimicry design strategies are effectively enhancing environmental performance and user satisfaction, there is a need for greater awareness and stakeholder engagement in their implementation. It is recommended that universities institutionalize biomimicry in their architectural policies, conduct post-occupancy evaluations, and promote education on nature-inspired design strategies among students and professionals.},
      keywords = {Biomimicry, Sustainable Architecture, User Perception, Conference Centres, Nigerian Universities},
      month = {July},
  }