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ISSN: 2641-6794

Open Access Journal of Environmental & Soil Science

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Assessment of Historical Vernacular Architecture of the Ijebu, in Yoruba Speaking, South-West, Nigeria

Volume 5 - Issue 5

Adeyemo AA, Hassan YO and Awotungase SA*

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    • Department of Architectural Technology, Lagos State Polytechnic, Nigeria

    *Corresponding author: Adeyemo AA, Department of Architectural Technology, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Nigeria

Received: September 10, 2020;   Published: September 24, 2020

DOI: 10.32474/OAJESS.2020.05.000223

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Abstract

The study has proved than housing has more cultural meaning than ordinary shelter as shown in several buildings across southwest Nigeria. This research traces the historical vernacular architecture of the Ijebus of southwest Nigeria as cultural semiotics. It is argued that the new places symbolize, represent African culture in terms of homage, food, hospitality, and cultural security, this is noticed in building across the study area. Data were gathered qualitatively, and participant observations, interviews and extensive desktop research were involved. The study found that spaces offer an eyrie of cultural values as housed in the architecture as well as names of the spaces thus communicating African sensibilities, the appearance of the traditional village at the same time sustainably conserving the architecture. The research concludes that interesting, requisite African historic value to ensure sustainable cultural development.

Keywords: Architecture; the Ijebu; Yoruba speaking; south-west; historic; vernacular

Abstract| Introduction| Literature Review| Case Study: The Ijebus| Discussion| Conclusion and Recommendations| References|

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