By group 8:Amina Iro Abba,Ogbemudia Christian A,Isma’il Yahaya,Muhammad Bashir
Architecture is the act and science of planning,building,and construction of physical environment with the aim of making it comfortable for the usage of the people.
In an interview with an expert Architect Khalid Abdulaziz we get to know more about the field.Architect Khalid is an expert that has been in the field for more than five years and he shared his experience about the field.
“An architect must have to go to the site of the building firstly after he received a work from a client to see how the site look like and to see the topography of the site,ie to see if the site is lumpy or flat and taste the soil to see if it can hold and endure the kind of building the client wants.(skyscraper,storey building,duplex,condo,bungalow,etc).”
An architect have to also check the thermo-comfort of the site,ie he have to check where the sun rise and set in the given environment,and check the humidity of the area,ie if the area is swampy or not.The essence of of going to the site before designing the building is to prevent buildings from collapsing.
The importance of the field as disclosed by the architect are :
Functional design.ie architectures ensures that buildings and spaces are designed to fulfill their intended functions effectively,it involves considerations for layout,flow,accessibility,and the integration of necessary amenities.
Safety and security.ie Architects prioritize safety in building design,considering factor s like structural integrity,fire safety and accessibility,proper design can reduce accident and improve security.
Community engagement.ie Thoughtful architecture can encourage community engagement and interaction.public spaces,parks,and community centers are designed to facilitate social gatherings and cultural activities.
Economic development.ie Architecture plays a crucial role in economic development by creating spaces for business,tourism,and cultural events.
Health and well-being.ie The design of building and spaces can impact the physical and mental well-being of occupants.Natural light,ventilation,and access to green spaces can promote health.
Architect Khalid added that some of the challenges faced by an architecture in their field are money challenges because of the modern world we are in nowadays that is dominated by technology.He said when a client gives you work nowadays he expects you to gives him a computer based work not a sketch by pencil and paper,and this design required a specific computers which are very expensive. Another challenge faced by architect is time challenge,he said that sometimes the time may not be enough for you to finish the work and you have to exhaust yourself to reach the agreed time or it will become problem for you because it may make you low on costumers.