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Dr. Julius Onimisi Onuwe

Rank: Lecturer I

Department: Architecture

School: School of Architectural Technology

julius.onuwe@futminna.edu.ng
+2348063459445
Room 110B SET Complex, G-Floor

Welcome

Welcome to my page. I would love to collaborate in research within the fields of Thermal Comfort and Health

Biography

I am Dr. Julius Onimisi Onuwe. a staff member at the Department of Architecture, School of Architectural Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna. I obtained my first and second degrees in Architecture from the University of Jos, and a Ph.D Architecture from the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). My research interest is in sustainability with emphasis on Thermal Comfort and Health. I have supervised several undergraduate and postgraduate students, and currently have 10 students, both undergraduate and postgraduate.

Research Interests

Thermal Comfort
Health and Sustainability

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D Architecture Thermal Comfort and Health

Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, Nigeria · 2025

M.Sc Architecture Day lighting

University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria · 2012

B.Sc Architecture Urban Renewal

University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria · 2007

Professional Affiliations

Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA, 2016), Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON, 2018)

Teaching

Undergraduate Courses

FUTM-IAD 203Theory of Architecture
FUTM-LAA 203Map Reading and Interpretation
ARC 307,Building Service
EVT 411Research Methods I

Supervision

Master's Degree

TSAMYA, MOSES

INTEGRATION OF SUSTAINABLE BUILDING MATERIALS IN THE DESIGN OF MODULAR SHELTERS FOR INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

2026
ongoing

MUHAMMAD, HALIMA JUMAI

A CLIMATE-RESPONSIVE RECREATIONAL CENTRE THAT SUPPORTS INDIGENOUS LIFE IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE

2026
ongoing

HARUNA, BABA DANJUMA

IMPROVEMENT OF INDOOR AIR QUALITY THROUGH INTEGRATED LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR A SUSTAINABLE HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION IN UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA.

2026
ongoing

ADARVA, AZEEZAT AHUOIZA

EVALUATION OF CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DELIVERY IN ABUJA, NIGERIA.

2026
ongoing

ADAI, SARAH ORI

INTEGRATION OF SENSORY SENSITIVE PRINCIPLES IN THE DESIGN OF A PRIMARY SCHOOL FOR NEURODIVERSE CHILDREN IN ABUJA, NIGERIA

2026
ongoing

Publications

1.

Spatial characteristics of outdoor spaces that support user’s activities within hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria.

Onuwe, J. O., Ogunsote, O. O., Aluko, O. O.

IIARD International Journal of Geography & Environmental Management 11(2), 189-201, e-ISSN 2504-8821 p-ISSN 2695-1878
2026
2.

The effect of outdoor thermal comfort on thermal stress within hospitals’ outdoor spaces in Abuja, Nigeria.

Onuwe, J. O., Ogunsote O. O., Aluko O. O.

1st Postgraduate Conference of School of Environmental Technology, the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. ISSN 978-978-775-736-9
2025
3.

Evaluating the use of courtyard spaces towards well-being in General hospital, Minna, Nigeria.

Onuwe, J. O., Folorunso, C. O., & Aluko O. O.

Archiculture, Journal 4(1), 46-54, ISSN:2636-6747.
2021
4.

Significance of special concept on the design of bank buildings in Nigeria: A case study of Guaranty Trust Bank

Onuwe, J. O., Duke-Henshaw O. F., Adeyemi A. A., & Taiwo A. A.

Journal of Interior Design and Regional Planning, 5(1), 7-15. e-ISSN: 2581-9984.
2020
5.

Evaluation of proactive fire disaster measures by property managers in low-rise residential house in Minna, Nigeria.

Adama U. J., Onuwe, J. O., Ogunbode E. B., Vivan A. L

Environmental Technology & Science Journal, 9(2), 106-112. ISSN 2006-0459.
2019
6.

An overview of Kenaf Fibre as a bio composites material in fabrication process for sustainable construction.

Onuwe, J. O., Ogunbode E. B., Jamaludin M. Y., & Shettima A. U.

Environmental Technology & Science Journal, 9(1), 134-145. ISSN 2006-0459.
2018
7.

Assessment of precedent analysis process in architectural design pedagogy in Nigerian Universities.

Goshi, S. K., Isah, A. D., & Onuwe, J. O.

West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference August 2017.
2017
8.

Assessment of bioclimatic principles in the design of public spaces in Minna – School of Environmental Technology

Alonge, D. O., Oyetola, S. A., Adebisi, G. O. Onuwe, J. O., Attah A. U. & Tauheed, A. I

International Conference. Sustainable Built Environment and Climate Change: The Challenge of Post 2015 Development Agenda
2016
9.

An assessment of landscape elements provision in residential building in Minna: Towards lessening the impact of global warming,

Adebisi G. O., Onuwe, J. O.,

CHSUD Journal of Settlement Research and Development, 5(1).
2015
10.

Assessment of biomimicry design concept adoption in Architecture: Towards a sustainable built environment in Nigeria.

Adebisi, G. O., Onuwe, J. O., Sani A. M.

. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT) e-ISSN: 2319-2402, p- ISSN: 2319-2399. 9(4) II, 41-46
2015
11.

Assessment of day light design considerations in Kogi State Museum.

Onuwe, J. O., Adebisi G. O., Goshi S. K., Alonge D. O.

IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT) e-ISSN: 2319-2402, p- ISSN: 2319-2399.Volume 9, Issue 4 Ver. II (Apr. 2015), PP 47-52
2015
12.

Reducing stress levels through landscape; A study of senior staff of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria

Oyetola S. A., Adebisi G. O., Onuwe, J. O., Salihu S.

IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR JESTFT) 4, 10 – 17. E – ISSN: 2319 – 2402, P – ISSN: 2319 – 2399.
2013