SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING AESTHETIC PERCEPTION OF UNIVERSITY SENATE BUILDING FACADES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA

Abstract

Users involvement is an essential ingredient for architectural and engineering projects to boost users satisfaction and ultimately, project success. Nevertheless, there are socioeconomic factors, which predict the users level of involvement in such projects. This paper identified the socioeconomic factors determining the key aesthetic elements preference for university administrative building facade aesthetic judgment in southwest Nigeria. The key aesthetic elements considered in this study are facade shape, colour and height. Quantitative data were collected from 577 respondents through a structured questionnaire and subjected to Categorical Regression Analysis. The result showed that age group, highest academic qualification, and income level were significant predictors in determining the facade aesthetic judgment. This studys findings imply the need for planners and designers to ensure users participation in line with significant factors for aesthetic appreciation of university administrative building facade and other campus buildings. This outcome aids the availability of quality, timely and reliable empirical data specific to a geographical location significantly.