The evolution of modern hotel architecture increasingly reflects the demand for user-centered and sustainable design. This study explores the integration of passive design strategies as a means to enhance user comfort in contemporary hotel environments. Passive design—which relies on climatic and site conditions to maintain thermal, visual, and acoustic comfort without mechanical systems—offers significant benefits in terms of energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and user satisfaction. Through literature review, case study analysis, and stakeholder interviews, this research evaluates key passive techniques such as solar orientation, natural ventilation, thermal massing, shading, and daylighting, assessing their application in selected hotel facilities within Nigeria. Findings highlight the relevance of passive strategies in achieving sustainable comfort, particularly in tropical climates, and advocate for their broader adoption in the hospitality sector.
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