EXPLORING GENDER DISPOSITIONS OF ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS IN DESIGN STUDIO

Authors : Joy MAİNA, Samira UMORU

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Publication Date : 2020-03-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study explored gender dispositions of architecture students in design studio to ascertain approaches employed by the students during the design process. This was based on four learning approaches from literature namely technical, sequential, precise and confluent processes. This is important in order to understand the manner both genders approach design, which is at the core of the architecture curriculum. A questionnaire survey of 69 final year undergraduate and postgraduate students from the department of Architecture at Ahmadu Bello University served as the sample for the study. Data was analysed in SPSS v21 for descriptive statistics, Chi square, Independent samples t tests and Correlations. Results reveal non-significant differences for gender influence on design insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(
Keywords : Architecture, Design, Disposition, Gender, Studio