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To assess the application of biophilic design strategies in selected hostel facilities and their impact on student comfort.

An Assessment of Biophilic Design Strategies Application in Selected Hostels in a Typical Tertiary Institution, Nigeria.

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Quantitative analysis reveals the impact of biophilic design on student comfort in hostel facilities, suggesting future applications.

To assess the application of biophilic design strategies in selected hostel facilities and their impact on student comfort.
Conducted a quantitative study with data from 120 female students.
Used observations and photographic evidence to identify biophilic strategies in hostels.
Analyzed data using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23.
Identified 16 biophilic design strategies present in the hostels.
Natural ventilation (mean score 3.57) and green roofs (mean score 3.30) scored highest among strategies.
Budget constraints and maintenance factors were significant influences on strategy integration (mean scores of 3.63 and 3.48).
Natural ventilation and lighting significantly enhanced student comfort (mean scores 4.00 and 3.93).

Erebor et al. (2026) studied this question.

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