ASSESSING THE EFFICIENCY OF VERTICAL MOVEMENTS IN ACADEMIC BUILDINGS IN CALEB UNIVERSITY IMOTA LAGOS: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL

Vertical circulation is a key factor in optimizing the design of any multi story building and the key to a successful functioning of the building design. For a multistory building, the placement of the stairs, escalators, and elevators frequently determines the floor design, further aiding in the building's optimization. The methodology for this research is the qualitative one using the observation and site survey of the selected buildings in the school. In order to accommodate the expanding student population and ensure that students with special needs may participate in the educational system, school designs must be developed from outward horizontal layouts to upward vertical structures. As a result, this study looked at the efficiency of vertical accessibility components in multi-story buildings at Caleb University, Imota Lagos, Nigeria in order to identify areas for improvement and contribute to ways of promoting social inclusion in educational settings. A digital camera and a study-developed observation guide were used. It is recommended that the management of Caleb University will respond positively by creating a more conducive vertical movements and ramps where necessary as pointed out by this research. Researchers, students, educators, policymakers, and building design professionals will find this study beneficial in resolving concerns related to universal design of the academic built environment, particularly in terms of ensuring adequate vertical movement elements in high-rise public buildings.