EMUKPOERUO, Rapheal Ejire and Covenant University, Theses Masters (2024) IMPLEMENTING BIOMORPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES IN AN URHOBO CULTURAL MUSEUM FOR SAPELE, DELTA, NIGERIA. Masters thesis, Covenant University.
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Biomorphic design principles are architectural principles that create objects, structures, and systems by taking inspiration from the natural world. The word “biomorphism” comes from the combination of the terms “bio,” which refers to life or living things, and “morph,” which describes form or shape. The biomorphic design aims to mimic, duplicate, or absorb the structures, patterns, forms, and functions present in the living world. The biomorphic design principles include Fluidity, Use of Natural Forms, Geodesic Considerations and Technological Advancements. On a global scale there has been growing awareness of biomorphism and its implementation has been greatly encouraged due to the trend of design steering towards sustainability and energy efficiency, whereas nationally in the Nigerian construction industry the implementation of biomorphism is not as widespread, and this phenomenon has affected the way buildings have been designed/constructed which also affects museums. The aim of this study was to identify the most efficient way to implement biomorphic design principles in the design of a museum to enhance user comfort/artefact preservation in Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria with the following objectives to help achieve this; Examine the factors that determine biomorphic design principles in cultural museums in Delta, Nigeria, Examine the biomorphic design principles that enhanced artefact preservation in cultural museums, Delta, Nigeria., Examine the biomorphic design principles that improve user comfort in the cultural museum design, Delta, Nigeria and to Design a cultural museum incorporating biomorphic design principles to improve artefact preservation and user comfort in Delta, Nigeria. The methodology employed for this study was the mixed-method approach, this was done through the use of questionnaires and an observation guide to be able to get the full perspective when carrying out field work. According to the data collected it was found in the study that Technological Advancements was the most important factor that determined biomorphic design principles, Fluidity was the most effective biomorphic design principle when it came to enhancing artifact preservation and the use of natural forms was the most effective at improving user comfort. The results acquired from this study was information that would adequately inform the design of an Urhobo cultural museum that embodies the biomorphic design principles. In conclusion this study shows the importance of biomorphic design principles and how it can be implemented in the design of museums and any other building type. This study contributes to understanding biomorphic design principles in museum design, sheds light on its challenges and opportunities in Delta State’s cultural context, and proposes a replicable model for its application in Africa. Questionnaires gathered data from residents of the study area, and case studies were used to collect information on selected museums
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Biomimicry, Biomorphic Design, Cultural Museum, Sustainability, Organic Design |
| Subjects: | N Fine Arts > NA Architecture N Fine Arts > NK Decorative arts Applied arts Decoration and ornament Q Science > Q Science (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Art |
| Depositing User: | Patricia Nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Oct 2024 13:51 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Oct 2024 13:51 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/18474 |
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