Landscape Design and Architecture for Outdoor Learning Spaces A Case Study of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana, Nigeria
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The Architecture of outdoor educational spaces has the potential to positively impact the learning process and the subject has consistently drawn the interest of designers, architects, and landscape architects alike. The purpose of landscape design is to create a sustainable and healthy environment that encompasses humans by incorporating, vegetation, water features, and structure to improve the quality of life. This research aims to propose a set of design guidelines and conceptual models for the improvement of the landscape at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana, which can be used as a model for other tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The objective is to assess the current landscape design of Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana. The research method is qualitative and quantitative and it is based on descriptive–interpretative approach. Purposive sampling was used to select two sites from open spaces in the school. Suitable models were designed for each of the selected sites. The study also conducts a literature review of existing research on the relationship between landscape and learning environment. The study established the importance of landscape in schools as it helps in reducing stress and tension levels that students experience throughout which leads to enhanced academic performance, and promotes positive environmental and behavioral outcomes in schools. The school landscape has the potential to enhance students’ academic performance and self-assurance, promotes positive behavior and health, and facilitates the development of a wide range of skill.
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