JISC Design Competition 2020 Book

Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Second Place
Team Jarumai
Project Green Muhalli Jos
Two design prototypes are proposed due to variation
in the family size: Prototype I cater for family of six, while
Prototype II caters for family of four. The Site amenities are
zoned according to noise generation with respect to trade
wind directions, and equidistant proximity to all households.
Infrastructure such as Security Outposts, Clinic, Market
space, Worship centres, Primary school, and Incinerator are
all provided.
Mohammed H. Abdul
Concept Development
The form concept (cuboid) was born out of the
regular plot shape (rectangle) and oriented towards the
North-South axis for optimum daylighting and reduced
thermal gain. Void was carved out in order to create an
open courtyard system that will permit more daylight, air
for cross ventilation, and a private open space for domestic
chores. The resultant form was then divided into the three
major quarters: Maigida (husband’s) quarters, Yaran gida
(children’s) quarters, and Matan gida (wives’ & daughters’)
quarters. Cultural & Social factors such as need for privacy
and seclusion of private space from the public space was
duly considered. High level windows are used on the
external walls of the Matan gida’s quarters due to security
and privacy reasons. The traditional granary system is still
maintained.
Buhari Abdulrasheed Issa
JINKAI Initiative Shelter Competition
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