IMPACT OF CULTURAL CHANGES ON TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE: A STUDY OF GBAGYI SETTLEMENT (Gidan mangoro), MINNA, NIGER STATE
Odaudu, Ugbede Sunday & Musa Shehu Gajale
Department of Architecture
Kano University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Nigeria
Email: arcodauduugbede@yahoo.com; musashehugajale@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
The problem Nigerian Traditional Architecture is facing is the cultural changes. Cultural changes refer to the major and subtle changes that occur within a society. Culture has to do with the beliefs of the people, which may be tangible or intangible. Culture and human development are actively related. The way of life of building occupants and the way they use their shelters is of great influence on building forms. The aim of this research work is to assess the impact of cultural changes on traditional architecture. Interviews were conducted with some inhabitants of the study area. Facts were collected from 80 households using systematic random sampling method that took into consideration the population. Results showed that cultural changes has negatively affected Nigeria traditional architecture and suggested that the development and proper placement of high standard maintenance of culture in all levels of government across the federation is required for realistic progress and also, the researchers should be encouraged to dig deep into the details of the historical past to unravel the significance of such past cultures to our present needs through adequate finding.
Keywords: Cultural Changes, Impact, Nigeria, Traditional Architecture.
