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Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 13(5), pp. 3849 - 3873
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.130529
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Adoption of Biomorphic-Inspired Circulation Strategies in Selected Museums
Egidario Bridgette Aduwo , Oluwadamilola Enoch Oni *
Department of Architecture, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Biomorphic-inspired circulation strategies refer to practices that mimic natural forms and elements in representing building circulation systems. The research examines how forms and patterns found in nature can improve museum functionality, accessibility, and aesthetics. The study employed a qualitative approach, including a systematic literature review from 2014 to 2024, and a comparative analysis of the findings of three global museums and four selected Nigerian museums. The findings reveal the level of adoption of these strategies, which include: generation of forms and functions, geometric elements, analogical concepts, balanced proportion, sustainability features, fluid movement, and technological integration, from the selected museums. However, the research concludes that while the global museums fully adopted the strategies, a holistic adoption of biomorphic-inspired circulation strategies in Nigerian museums is recommended to enhance user experience by addressing the existing gap in the level of adoption. Furthermore, the study aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 (Good Health and Well-being of users) and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), emphasizing its role in promoting user-centric design and environmental harmony. This research advances biomorphic-inspired architectural discourse by providing empirically validated design strategies for scholars, practitioners, while offering museum stakeholders and policymakers actionable insights for an adaptive museum environment.
KEYWORDS
Biomorphism, Circulation Systems, Nigerian Museums, Sustainability
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Egidario Bridgette Aduwo , Oluwadamilola Enoch Oni , "Adoption of Biomorphic-Inspired Circulation Strategies in Selected Museums," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 13, No. 5, pp. 3849 - 3873, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.130529.
(b). APA Format:
Egidario Bridgette Aduwo , Oluwadamilola Enoch Oni (2025). Adoption of Biomorphic-Inspired Circulation Strategies in Selected Museums. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 13(5), 3849 - 3873. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2025.130529.