Note that the topography is exaggerated (X3) to clearly see the water flow. A real topography map of this area is necessary for micro analysis. Let's do macro for now.

Can you spot the catchment areas? Jibowu, Onipan, Palm Grove.

do you see how those catchment areas (flood zones) cut across Ikorodu Road?

My Target area NE of this picture

Can you see the basins clearly?

See where all the water from Fadeyi and most of Anthony goes?

See the trough that cuts between Maryland and Ojota, which continues to surround Opebi?

Ikeja GRA to Opebi, Have you been spotting the issues? I'll wait for your analysis, but don't give it all away. Talked codedly.

Oh, One more thing, Solutions after the fact of all this overbuilding will be very expensive, and may include tunneling. Can you believe that I have seen many gutters being built down valleys and back uphill without any pipes to move the water at the bottom? Like these contractors think water will also flow uphill, lol. Keep your eyes open and you will find many like that in Lagos. I just shake my head when I see these and hope that one day, we will overcome. About the project that I was suggesting, It is very doable for me, but it will surely be a disaster for an idea thief.

dblock - those renders show good progress, though they are a little fuzzy. Did you use indigo?? I use indigo renderer and it fuzzes things up. Were they designed using sketchup??

I used Indigo for those, yeah it does get fuzzy, but the longer you render it for the better it gets. I have rendered some that turned out good, the ones I posted here turned out worse than they normally do.

And Yeah I designed it in Sketchup.

Vray is a better renderer but my trial has expired now.

Something I Rendered with Vray



Do you know what's the cheapest software that can give me good rendering quality?

dblock:

Something I Rendered with Vray



Do you know what's the cheapest software that can give me good rendering quality?

Sorry, I'm still looking for the answer to that question myself.

This is a nice render, doesn't say too much about its context though, but I'm sure you were just trying things out.

Pov-Ray is an excellent fast, and free ray tracing software. You can get more information and download at http://www.povray.org/

thumbs up to all who have contributed. it has been a while since a topic on nl made sense. it was educational reading all your posts. looking forward to reading and contributing to discussions on this noble profession.

In response to Larez, it seems by you exaggerating the topography of the site, it seems all the water will gather in that valley that the major road has been built in (I can't see the road name), this indicates that that major road is in danger of being flooded, not just during a freak weather incident, but repeatedly because of bad planning, if there isn't adequate drainage placed in this area, it'll be the norm. Thanks for the exercise.

What projects are you doing at the moment, I would like to read them to see if they are suitable for the site.

As for other posters, there is always a chance to become published onto the 'nigerian architecture' blog, with your idea and scheme towards a 'better' Nigeria. Engineering solutions are also welcome. Please check out the blog if you are unfamiliar with it.

http://nigerianarchitecture..com

topup:

In response to Larez, it seems by you exaggerating the topography of the site, it seems all the water will gather in that valley that the major road has been built in (I can't see the road name), this indicates that that major road is in danger of being flooded, not just during a freak weather incident, but repeatedly because of bad planning, if there isn't adequate drainage placed in this area, it'll be the norm. Thanks for the exercise.

What projects are you doing at the moment, I would like to read them to see if they are suitable for the site.

As for other posters, there is always a chance to become published onto the 'nigerian architecture' blog, with your idea and scheme towards a 'better' Nigeria. Engineering solutions are also welcome. Please check out the blog if you are unfamiliar with it.

http://nigerianarchitecture..com

Hi and long time!! Yes , that was the point of the excercise to know from exagerating the terrain, where low areas are. Been spending a lot of time on Nigerian Geology. I believe mining will change the paradigm in Nigeria if people will take time out to learn to do it properly. Just completed a preliminary feasibility study for mining and producing Barite. Would you like to buy shares in the company that will be setup for this? lol. Still going to places like Makurdi, Jalingo etc and climbing mountains and stuff to find mine-able minerals. This could be exciting you know?

This project will employ 248 Nigerians directly and probably at least 100 indirectly. They will be well compensated and the company will prove it cares. Can you shift from Architecture to mining? Industrial process planning could be fun too. You get to learn about all kinds of Mills, jigs etc, lol. Hope all is well with you. Cheers, my Friend.

Mining? I don't see why not, architects have been said as being 'fellows who know a little about everything' (whilst engineers have been said to be 'fellows who know a lot about one thing.')

I don't see why you can't branch out, though since you have seen the trials and tribulations of the industry you are able to have extra insight as to the best ways to accomplish this.

More jobs for Nigerians is definitely a plus, but we should be working towards, sustainable jobs, what is the time frame predicted for this project?

Oh yes, since Nigeria is slightly behind on the mining front, there will be plenty of precedents to look at and use, issues that need to be considered is how the mining will affect the terrain, surrounding areas, locals, and workers.

But I believe with perseverance you can achieve it.

Heeeeyyyyyy!!! what happened to this thread?

mahal:

Heeeeyyyyyy!!! what happened to this thread?

It got un-stickied ,

Hello Mahal, we've discussed more things since the last time you visited.

pls house i have a 1st degree in archy and i just finishd serving how easy is it to get a job would i treated fairly like those with thier bsc in engineering or i will have to still go back and do my MASTERS part of the schooling, thankx

harpo:

pls house i have a 1st degree in archy and i just finishd serving how easy is it to get a job would i treated fairly like those with thier bsc in engineering or i will have to still go back and do my MASTERS part of the schooling, thankx

First of all where are you studying, secondly, I would advise that you open up your search to countries abroad, there is a lot of development occuring in Dubai and in Hong Kong, and they are currently facing the boom phase.

In terms of how you will be treated, that completely depends on where you are applying, how you present yourself, and did you mean you graduated with a first, or did you complete the first part of your degree. If you graduated with a first, congratulations, it shouldn't be too hard to get your foot in the door, and make contacts and network, join recruitment websites and get updates sent directly to your email alerting you to new jobs.

It all depends on how much you want a job, if you want to improve your prospects, why don't you do an internship, you may not get paid a lot but you'll accumulate a good CV which will speak of experience, and experience is the key to getting more jobs.

All the best.

Please check my other topic at: https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-532199.0.html#msg6942982 And let me know what you think, it would be much appreciated.

topup,
i really appreciate your effort towards speaking about this topic cos it has been an issue disturbing to me.presently i have decided to diversify into project management.Architecure as a course or profession is a night mere.while you are in school, you have lecture who want to victimize you so it will be hard for you to plan,when you graduate,then you have some top members of the NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS(NIA) who wants to frustrate your effort of being a registered architect in nigeria because you graduated from a polytechnic etc.Well im a victim of this circumstance,i tried to get the NIA form and i was told it will take me 6yrs to become registered because i graduated from a polytechnic whereas a masters holder will just do it under a year.

As for me i have decided to combine my architecture with project managment so when i can't any archy job then i will do PM or rather go into full time construction.

Architecture as a career is quiet frustrating in nigeria because a client would rather spend thousands and millions buying materials (blocks,cement) etc for their housing project than rather paying an architect for doing their house designs for them.what clients dont know is that consulting an architect to do their house designs saves them alot of money and gives the engineer or builder ease while building the client's house.The most painful part of the issue is that most educate client allow themselves to be decieved by briclayers and artisans into believeing they dont need an architect that they can use their experience to design a building for the client since they have been building for the past 20yrs(i called them the baba Risika's).

Well i won't let the situations of things to hinder me from being an architect so i have been able to establish my own company(ARCHCRETE LIMITED) registered with C.A.C and i'm into construction,architecture,projectmanagement and interiors.
I also do 3 dimensional drawings.my number is 08023327879

joshua112:

topup,
i really appreciate your effort towards speaking about this topic cos it has been an issue disturbing to me.presently i have decided to diversify into project management.Architecure as a course or profession is a night mere.while you are in school, you have lecture who want to victimize you so it will be hard for you to plan,when you graduate,then you have some top members of the NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS(NIA) who wants to frustrate your effort of being a registered architect in nigeria because you graduated from a polytechnic etc.Well im a victim of this circumstance,i tried to get the NIA form and i was told it will take me 6yrs to become registered because i graduated from a polytechnic whereas a masters holder will just do it under a year.

As for me i have decided to combine my architecture with project managment so when i can't any archy job then i will do PM or rather go into full time construction.

Architecture as a career is quiet frustrating in nigeria because a client would rather spend thousands and millions buying materials (blocks,cement) etc for their housing project than rather paying an architect for doing their house designs for them.what clients dont know is that consulting an architect to do their house designs saves them alot of money and gives the engineer or builder ease while building the client's house.The most painful part of the issue is that most educate client allow themselves to be decieved by briclayers and artisans into believeing they dont need an architect that they can use their experience to design a building for the client since they have been building for the past 20yrs(i called them the baba Risika's).

Well i won't let the situations of things to hinder me from being an architect so i have been able to establish my own company(ARCHCRETE LIMITED) registered with C.A.C and i'm into construction,architecture,projectmanagement and interiors.
I also do 3 dimensional drawings.my number is 08023327879

So you have graduated and completed your degree and you can legally work as an architect, but are unable to obtain a membership to the NIA?

That is terribly unfortunate, and highlights the faults within the Nigerian system, don't get me wrong, Architecture is faulty in every country. I will say though that perseverence is key. I also believe you need to be able to network in such an environment and try your hardest to become acquainted with architects all around the world, possibly when you are able, you can make friends in other countries, and invite them or be invited to view their work (and vice versa). Networking is the bond between architects, there's really no other reason to do it, since the competition is fierce.

In a way I do understand your situation, people will always look down upon a polytechnic, especially if you are unable to show proof in the forms that they are used to of the quality of your education.

Have you established a large portfolio, have you an e-portfolio too? If so post the link on this page, if I find anything intersting I will ntofiy you, and if you wish I could post some things on my website.

The future of Nigeria NEEDS architects, I see faulty 'engineered' buildings everywhere. It takes more than maths to construct an amazing building.

I think Nigerians are still suffering when it comes to thinking into the future, we hoard 'materials' and create fortresses to protect our families, but there is something in our culture which can still be tapped into. And it is our need to be unique, to stand out, to show off, once you have been commissioned for a house (maybe a relatives), then I am sure you will get more customers and work.

If possible consider taking part in competitions, global ones, and find something authentic. I would also advise that when you are more stable to do research into the climate, and to encourage low energy and more efficient building. This combination along with a beautiful design will be more than enough to woo the Nigerian fellow.

I hope this helps. (Also if you wish you can send me a sample of a reply which you believe is; "The Nigerian house of the Future" the post can be found here : https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-532199.0.html#msg6942982

thanks topup.i have a profile of the works i have done in hardcopy(a booklet).but concerning the e- prtfolio can u enlighten me on that.

joshua112:

thanks topup.i have a profile of the works i have done in hardcopy(a booklet).but concerning the e- prtfolio can u enlighten me on that.

For example, you may have an online version of your portfolio viewable via the internet. Maybe you've uploaded it on the various sites that host portfolios, or maybe you upload it on flickr, youtube etc.

So that you can send a link to the page of your works very easily to several people, instantly all around the world.

It is not a technical term, it's just a term I use to describe online portfolios, do you have one?

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