Papers by Aisha A L I Y U Abdulkarim
Bima Journal of Science and Technology, 2024
Significant cities in developing countries are undergoing an enormous migration of people from co... more Significant cities in developing countries are undergoing an enormous migration of people from countryside regions. This migration from the countryside was mainly to develop careers and expect a higher salary for survival. This is vital in the Kano region, Africa, which annually indicates a large influx of low-income immigrants to urban cities, resulting in a lack of affordable housing to accommodate these immigrants' needs. Qualitatively the low-cost housing in Kano Nigeria, and many countries in Africa, has not been satisfactory to the family housing needs like comfort, social, cultural, and religious demand. The focus of the paper is to identify the importance of the Afrocentric cultural approach to spatial development in low-cost housing schemes where two existing case studies are carried out within the Kano metropolitan using a mixed methodology approach (document analysis and direct-observation) through the hermeneutic research paradigm. Findings relating to better space-making for low-income housing design projects transitioning to an Afrocentric cultural lifestyle was highlighted. This study may help in constructing a new development scheme towards the approach of consciously designed low-cost housing with a sense of Afrocentric culture according to the needs of the African people. By having a deeper understanding of the African people's needs, the outcome of the future built environment can provide more than just the minimum requirement for low-cost housing but instead focuses on the sense of community role for its design emphasis. The government and relevant authorities should work with low-cost housing providers, developers, and designers to provide better living places to elevate the quality of life for African society towards positive living and improve their health development.
Bima Journal of Science and Technology, 2024
Housing is a multi-faceted issue and fundamental to the well-being, survival, and health of human... more Housing is a multi-faceted issue and fundamental to the well-being, survival, and health of human beings, transcending their mere physicality as shelters to assume a profound role in safeguarding the privacy of their inhabitants. This research endeavour seeks to conduct a comparative analysis and exploration of the mechanisms governing visual privacy within two distinct cultural contexts: the traditional Hausa housing of Nigeria and the traditional Malay housing of Malaysia. To provide privacy, visual components of the idea of "seeing but not being seen" are essential. Using a research approach based on in-depth case studies that include careful observations, this investigation reveals a common feature that exists in both cultural situations. Irrespective of variations in dwelling size, these traditional houses emerge as adept providers of visual privacy. Notably, this is achieved without compromising the ethos of community intimacy, social interactions, and the intrinsic warmth of hospitality. It is envisaged that this research will serve as an enlightening exploration into the intricate paradigms of visual privacy, shedding light on the nuances of regulation within the traditional housing of both the Hausa and Malay communities.
Journal of Islamic thought and civilization, Dec 5, 2023
The architectural traditions of Islamic cultures have been influenced by Islamic teachings histor... more The architectural traditions of Islamic cultures have been influenced by Islamic teachings historically. These teachings include values, such as discretion, modesty, and hospitality. These values work as guiding principles and impact the construction of Muslim houses, arrangement of spaces, and interaction of people with one another. However, the current political and social shifts, together with the ideas departing from Islamic cultural values are rather upsetting for Muslims. Resultantly, some of the architectural styles have emerged that go against the ideals and principles, upheld by Islamic beliefs. The current study, in connection with the influence of Islamic cultural values, attempted to examine the shape, traits, and components of housing, thoroughly. Moreover, it also focused on the interactions between these elements in different Islamic towns with different environmental conditions as well. Two case studies were conducted in the Kano metropolitan region by employing a qualitative methodology. This methodology comprised document analysis and direct observation presented within the context of interpretivist research paradigm. The findings showed that religious beliefs form the basis of regional design, with Islamic civilizations' architectural works deriving their inspiration directly from the Islamic principles. The academics underlined the significance to understand Islamic beliefs and values while taking into account the evolving conditions surrounding the contemporary designs in light of the research findings. This knowledge is essential to properly articulate the local Islamic identity in a way that responds to the demands of contemporary society.
The architectural traditions of Islamic cultures have been influenced by Islamic teachings histor... more The architectural traditions of Islamic cultures have been influenced by Islamic teachings historically. These teachings include values, such as discretion, modesty, and hospitality. These values work as guiding principles and impact the construction of Muslim houses, arrangement of spaces, and interaction of people with one another. However, the current political and social shifts, together with the ideas departing from Islamic cultural values are rather upsetting for Muslims. Resultantly, some of the architectural styles have emerged that go against the ideals and principles, upheld by Islamic beliefs. The current study, in connection with the influence of Islamic cultural values, attempted to examine the shape, traits, and components of housing, thoroughly. Moreover, it also focused on the interactions between these elements in different Islamic towns with different environmental conditions as well. Two case studies were conducted in the Kano metropolitan region by employing a qualitative methodology. This methodology comprised document analysis and direct observation presented within the context of interpretivist research paradigm. The findings showed that religious beliefs form the basis of regional design, with Islamic civilizations' architectural works deriving their inspiration directly from the Islamic principles. The academics underlined the significance to understand Islamic beliefs and values while taking into account the evolving conditions surrounding the contemporary designs in light of the research findings. This knowledge is essential to properly articulate the local Islamic identity in a way that responds to the demands of contemporary society.
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Papers by Aisha A L I Y U Abdulkarim