IMPACT OF LANDSCAPING ON PUBLIC INSTITUTION BUILDING: (USING MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY YOLA AS A CASE STUDY)

Landscape elements are important component in any environment, within which certain importance is derived from it, which include economic, health and psychological benefit. landscape is the design of outdoor spaces with vegetation, water features or any other landscape elements, as well as landmarks and structures that help achieving a better and healthy sustainable environment to surround the human and provide the best quality for life. The aim of this research is to is to assess the extent to which landscape affects thermal comfort in Nigerian universities. This is achieved by collecting primary (careful observation, checklist and personal interview) and secondary (journals, internet search, text books and publications) data. The data was analyzed using statistical method. From the study conducted, 92% of respondents said yes that they perceive shades by the trees around. 52% of respondents said yes that Trees with broad leaves around the environment give shades to the indoor space, 64% of respondents said yes that Natural ventilation is the means to enhance thermal comfort in indoor space, 80% of respondents said yes that Surrounding classrooms/Offices with trees around helps to cool the environment, 66% of respondents said yes that Surrounding your classrooms/offices with plants is important for your health and wellbeing, 62% of respondents said yes that Landscape enhance good learning process, during your afternoon classes, 48% of respondents said yes that Knowledge/experience of landscape is essential in the university level, 40% of respondents said yes that Landscape elements enhance thermal comfort in your indoor spaces, 56% of respondents said yes agreed that Landscape elements provide aesthetics view to the environment. 58% of respondents said yes that Landscape elements controls environmental hazards in your environment, 84% of respondent’s responses yes that they feel comfortable in their indoor spaces. The research concluded that landscape enhances the thermal comfort of indoor spaces. The research recommends that the outdoor environment should be design in such a way that hard landscape is only used where necessary e.g. walkways and drive ways and the use of soft landscape should be maximized and regular maintenance of the existing landscape elements should be practice.