The Architecture of an Indoor Swimming Pool and the Use of Natural Lighting as a Tool in the Enhancement of Visual Comfort of the Users at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State

Abstract

Human activities varied and some of them are classified as sports. Sports are activities or experiences that give enjoyment or recreation; pastime; diversion such an activity, when competitive, requiring more or less vigorous bodily exertion and carried on, sometimes as a profession, according to some traditional form or set off rules, whether outdoors or indoors. In recent years, there has been an increased focus on sustainable design strategies for indoor sports halls, with a particular emphasis on reducing energy consumption and costs. Day lighting reduces energy consumption, improves visual comfort, and creates a sense of well- being for users. The people in Awka, are interested in sports, but currently lack a modern indoor swimming hall to address their swimming interest. The primary aim of this research is to create awareness and bring to the attention of the Anambra State urban players that Awka, has no known indoor swimming facility especially, within the Nnamdi Azikiwe University with a huge students’ population. The research adopted qualitative and descriptive research methods dealing with data from both primary and secondary sources. With the introduction of an indoor swimming pool at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, the population of the school will increase as it will attract students interested in swimming that is lacking in most southeast schools and cities. This research recommends the introduction of an indoor swimming pool at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and if not for any other thing, to help the university in, increasing their student’s population, create jobs for the students, attract revenue to the university and encourage inter university competitions.