Abstract
APPRECIATING THE TYPES AND IMPORTANCE OF CIRCULATION IN PUBLIC PLACES
*Arc. Kianen Bonmene, Sylvanus Ikashi Agihou, Shadrach Noble Nicholas and Bright Izuu Joseph
ABSTRACT
Circulation is referred to as the way people interact with and within the building. It is a basic requirement in the architectural design process, such that it forms part of the design concept. Circulation system includes both the space provided for circulation and the machineries put in place to facilitate both the vertical and horizontal movement of both people and goods. Hence, his work is geared towards investigating, for the purpose of reemphasizing, the importance of designing an effective circulation system. It also seeks to highlight more on the various types of circulation and their possible application. The author started by describing what circulation is in the context of architecture, types of circulation and then, the importance and use of various circulation systems. The author, in other to make sure this works comes out to its best, has, gone ahead to look at various literature by other researchers; visited many public places in other to get first-hand information, and as well as, carried out some informal interview sessions with some frequent users of public facilities, like a shopping mall.
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