Advancing Vocational Education in Ikorodu: Assessing Existing Facilities and Designing a Sustainable, Passive Design-Based Learning Center

This research addresses the critical need for advanced vocational education infrastructure in Ikorodu, Lagos State, by assessing existing facilities and proposing a sustainable, passive design-based vocational education center. Through surveys (n=171), interviews, and site evaluations, the study identifies deficiencies such as poor ventilation, inadequate lighting, and limited workshop spaces in current facilities. A new center is proposed, leveraging passive design strategies, natural ventilation, daylighting, and thermal mass to enhance the learning environment and minimize reliance on mechanical systems. Statistical analysis reveals strong correlations between environmental conditions and student performance, with 83.6% of respondents prioritizing natural ventilation and 70.8% favoring green spaces. The proposed center, located along Old Ikorodu-Sagamu Road, optimizes the site’s climatic advantages to achieve energy efficiency and thermal comfort. This study offers a replicable model for sustainable educational facilities, addressing educational, environmental, and socioeconomic challenges in urban Nigeria