APPLICATION OF ANTI-SMOG ELEMENTS IN THE DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS IN IDU, ABUJA

Abstract

Abuja Industrial Layout stands as one of the fastest growing parts of Abuja playing host to a diverse variety of companies and housing estates yet there exists a lack of understanding by residents has made these areas prone to the highest cases of respiratory diseases due to atmospheric pollution of H2S, CO and CO2.  This study aimed to investigate the effect of the application of anti-smog elements with the view of incorporating passive design strategies in an industrial innovation hub, in the study area. The study was objectified to identify industrial buildings within the selected study area; identify building materials with anti-smog-eating properties; investigate the anti-smog materials incorporated with their degree of application in buildings within the research area for the user’s air purification; investigate the impact of air purification achieved due to the presence of the existing anti-smog building components and develop passive antismog strategies in the design of industrial buildings. The study retrieved qualitative data for this study via nonprobability sampling of 20 industrial hubs within Idu Abuja Nigeria. Findings revealed that there is no absolute anti-smog type that cuts across all companies because the extent of smog eating elements to be incorporated in the building finishes will be based on the degree of smog generated by the production processes of each company. As such it could be concluded that industrial buildings need to introduce elements and design approaches to a good degree that meets a minimum of 60% anti-smog compliance. Recommendations such as air quality measurements should be conducted on a quarterly bases to proffer adequate smog eating materials to address the impurities and particulate matter and industries having a minimum of 30% open green area with regards to the size of the property layout should be considered.