Optimization of Natural Light for Visual Comfort in the Design of a Museum in Sokoto

• Author(s): Yaro A. S.; Bena A. A.; Sadiq S. A.; Ahmad Y. I.; Dauda A. H.; Mohammed A.
• Paper ID: 1719553
• Page: 937-943
• Published Date: 10-07-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 10 Issue 1 July-2026
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719553

Abstract

This research studied the role of natural light in museum architecture, with a specific focus on Sokoto, considering its diverse heritage. The research aim was to optimize natural lighting for visual comfort in a museum design in Sokoto. The research adopted a methodology, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, including case studies and climate-based daylight modeling (CBDM) simulations. Findings from case studies at Gidan Makama Museum in Kano and the Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture revealed challenges in landscape, orientation, openings, materials, and daylight conditions. In conclusion, the research contributed to sustainable and visually comfortable museum design practices, providing valuable insights for architects and designers. The chosen intervention model not only serves as a practical guide for future design considerations but also reflects a tailored approach based on the specific findings of the research.

Keywords

Optimize, Simulations, Design, Museum, Visual

Citations

IRE Journals:
Yaro A. S., Bena A. A., Sadiq S. A., Ahmad Y. I., Dauda A. H.; Mohammed A. "Optimization of Natural Light for Visual Comfort in the Design of a Museum in Sokoto" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 10 Issue 1 2026 Page 937-943 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719553

IEEE:
Yaro A. S., Bena A. A., Sadiq S. A., Ahmad Y. I., Dauda A. H.; Mohammed A. "Optimization of Natural Light for Visual Comfort in the Design of a Museum in Sokoto" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026, doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719553

APA:
Yaro A. S., Bena A. A., Sadiq S. A., Ahmad Y. I., Dauda A. H.; Mohammed A. (2026). Optimization of Natural Light for Visual Comfort in the Design of a Museum in Sokoto. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 10(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719553

MLA:
Yaro A. S., Bena A. A., Sadiq S. A., Ahmad Y. I., Dauda A. H.; Mohammed A. "Optimization of Natural Light for Visual Comfort in the Design of a Museum in Sokoto" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, vol. 10, no. 1, Jul. 2026. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV10I1-1719553

BibTeX

@article{1719553,
author = {Yaro A. S., Bena A. A., Sadiq S. A., Ahmad Y. I., Dauda A. H.; Mohammed A.},
title = {Optimization of Natural Light for Visual Comfort in the Design of a Museum in Sokoto},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {10},
number = {1},
pages = {937-943},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1719553.pdf},
abstract = {This research studied the role of natural light in museum architecture, with a specific focus on Sokoto, considering its diverse heritage. The research aim was to optimize natural lighting for visual comfort in a museum design in Sokoto. The research adopted a methodology, combining qualitative and quantitative approaches, including case studies and climate-based daylight modeling (CBDM) simulations. Findings from case studies at Gidan Makama Museum in Kano and the Cyprian Ekwensi Centre for Arts and Culture revealed challenges in landscape, orientation, openings, materials, and daylight conditions. In conclusion, the research contributed to sustainable and visually comfortable museum design practices, providing valuable insights for architects and designers. The chosen intervention model not only serves as a practical guide for future design considerations but also reflects a tailored approach based on the specific findings of the research.},
keywords = {Optimize, Simulations, Design, Museum, Visual},
month = {July}
}