How Demas Nwoko Designed a Delta Home That Stays Cool Without Air Conditioning
Nigerian architect Demas Nwoko built his home and studio in Idumuje-Ugboko, Delta State, in 1978 using local materials and ideas drawn from traditional Nigerian architecture. The building relies on passive cooling rather than air conditioning. Its thick laterite-and-cement walls reduce heat transfer, while low and high ventilation openings allow cool air in and warm air out. A central impluvium brings daylight into the home, collects rainwater and supports natural airflow. Nearly five decades later, the house remains a notable example of climate-responsive Nigerian design that combines architecture, art and cultural heritage.
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