Bioclimatic Integration of Edo Vernacular Mud Architecture with Modern Modular Design for Sustainable Urban Housing in Edo State, Nigeria

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10.2991/978-94-6463-970-4_12How to use a DOI?

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Edo vernacular architecture; mud construction; modular design; bioclimatic architecture; sustainable housing; urban development

Abstract

This study explores an uncharted intersection of Edo vernacular mud architecture and modern modular design to develop bioclimatic, sustainable urban housing solutions in Edo State, Nigeria. Despite traditional Edo mud architecture’s rich cultural and environmental adaptability, its potential synergy with modular construction techniques remains unexplored. This research investigates how the thermal regulation, low-carbon footprint, and cultural resonance of Edo mud-based structures can be integrated with modular systems’ scalability, cost-efficiency, and adaptability to address the region’s urban housing deficit. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines ethnographic interviews with local artisans, climatic data analysis, and computational modeling to design prototype housing units. Field experiments in Edo State’s urban centers, including Benin City, assess the prototypes’ thermal performance, structural durability, and socio-cultural acceptance. Findings reveal that hybrid mud-modular designs achieve a 40% reduction in cooling energy demand compared to conventional concrete structures, while maintaining cultural identity and reducing construction costs by 25%. This research pioneers a novel framework for sustainable architecture by blending indigenous knowledge with modern innovation, offering scalable solutions for tropical urban environments. The study contributes to global discourses on decolonizing architecture, promoting culturally sensitive, eco-friendly urban development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

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AU  - Stephen Ayemwenre Aigboduwa
AU  - Thompson Orogo
AU  - Festus Enesi
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/31
TI  - Bioclimatic Integration of Edo Vernacular Mud Architecture with Modern Modular Design for Sustainable Urban Housing in Edo State, Nigeria
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering, Science, and Urban Sustainability (ICESUS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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EP  - 170
SN  - 2352-5401
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