Wayfinding in Multi-level Buildings: A Case Study of the Senate Building, Ahmadu Bello University

Umar, Bello Oben'

ISBN 10: 6202067438 / ISBN 13: 9786202067430

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2017

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Wayfinding in Multi-level Buildings: A Case Study of the Senate Building, Ahmadu Bello University
• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6202067438
• ISBN 13: 9786202067430
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

WAYFINDING IN MULTI-LEVEL BUILDINGS presents a simple, yet well-grounded overview of the concept of navigating buildings. The book illustrates how users perceive wayfinding systems and strategies through an analysis of the Senate Building of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria-Nigeria. It provides building users a wealth of information on the fundamentals of effectively managing information to ease the hassle of navigating multi-level buildings and safely evacuating them in emergency situations. The book is envisioned as a guide for designers who aim at improving wayfinding in public buildings to increase their inclusiveness for all user-categories.

About the Author

Umar holds a BSc in Architecture. His skills in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and experience from design, construction and real estate are manifest in his publications. He has attended academic conferences in Czech Rep.,Germany, Ghana and Nigeria. He is currently pursuing MSc in Architecture at Beuth Uni. of Applied Sciences Berlin, Germany.