Department of Architecture

 The philosophy of the Department of Architecture mandatorily emanates from the philosophy of the University: “Excellence and Creativity”, which naturally coincide with the final cause and course of Architecture. The philosophy calls for excellence in the creative exploration, exploitation and adaptation of cultural and traditional resources of communities, particularly in Rivers State, Nigeria and other global areas in solving environmental problems. Additionally, the Departmental philosophy applies creative insights and sound technical understanding of the Science and Technology that shape our environment.  

Consequently, the Philosophy of the Department helps to ground a sound foundation for students to grasp the design process. Coupled with an excellent and creative process in the maintenance and management of the built environment along with innovative and sustainable use of accessible building materials and technologies, the Department hopes to transform the environment to cope with global challenges and changes. These challenges of constant changes dictate that architectural education must be dynamic in its interaction with social, economic, psychological, physical and technological needs of the environment through flexibility in the development of course contents in the Department. 

Thus, the Philosophy of the Department encourages staff and students, in the dynamic design process, to use materials and means to achieve creative and excellent architectural designs.

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