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Influence of Space Planning on Students' Learning Experience in Educational Buildings Within a Tropical Climate: A Case Study of Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria

Alonge Eniola .O., Oluwatoyin Ajayi O. PhD.

Abstract

Space planning plays a vital role in educational building design by influencing students' comfort, interaction, and overall learning experience. In tropical regions such as Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria, rapid urbanization, increasing student enrolment, and climatic conditions pose significant challenges to the planning of effective learning environments. This study examines the influence of space planning on students' learning experience in educational buildings within a tropical climate, using Ikorodu as a case study. A qualitative research approach was adopted through a review of relevant peer-reviewed literature. Data were analysed using thematic analysis to identify key space planning elements that affect learning environments. The findings indicate that classroom layout, circulation patterns, spatial flexibility, furniture arrangement, accessibility, and collaborative learning spaces significantly influence students' engagement, comfort, satisfaction, and academic performance. The study concludes that effective space planning, integrated with climate-responsive design principles, can improve learning experiences and promote sustainable educational environments. It recommends that architects, educational planners, and policymakers prioritize flexible and student-centred space planning strategies in the design of educational buildings within tropical regions.

Keywords

Space planninglearning experienceeducational buildingsclassroom layouttropical climatestudent engagementIkoroduLagos State.

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