Architectural Elements as Determinants of Material Cultural History of Traditional Architecture in Arochukwu, Abia State Nigeria
Abstract
The work examined the architectural elements of material cultural history of traditional architecture in the Arochukwu Cross River Igbo. Descriptive survey statistical method was adopted to collect and process data. Results identified 14 architectural elements in the Arochukwu Cross River Igbo architecture, which include; cluster settlement pattern, high pitch roof and very low eave and existence of Azoforo in the male houses among others. It was also recommended that at design stage, Architects should consider security of the residential buildings as a key element.
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