THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BAUCHI

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

ESTATE MANAGEMENT AND VALUATION
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ND II A

COURSE CODE: EED 216

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MARCH 2024
 FUNCTIONAL FACILITIES IN A BUILDING/DEPARTMENT

A COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH PROJECT

CASE STUDY: COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC

BAUCHI
 INTRODUCTION

Functional facilities are essential components of an institution or department, impacting

operations, learning and research outcomes, user satisfaction, safety, institutional image, talent
recruitment, and goal attainment. Investing in the optimization and maintenance of facilities is
critical for long-term success and competitiveness in today's educational and organizational
landscape.

Functional facilities provide the necessary infrastructure and resources for day-to-day operations,
including classrooms, laboratories, offices, and common areas. Well-designed facilities can
streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and facilitate collaboration among staff and students.
In academic settings, functional facilities are essential for teaching, learning, and research
activities. Classroom layouts, laboratory equipment, and technology infrastructure directly
impact the quality of education and the ability to conduct meaningful research.

contribute to the overall experience of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Comfortable, well-
maintained spaces promote productivity, creativity, and satisfaction, while poorly designed or
inadequate facilities can hinder performance and morale. Functional facilities should meet safety
standards and provide accessible environments for individuals with disabilities. Proper lighting,
signage, emergency exits, and ergonomic design features are essential for ensuring the well-
being and inclusivity of all users. Facilities often serve as physical manifestations of an
institution's values, priorities, and commitments. Sustainable design practices, aesthetic
considerations, and cultural elements can reinforce the institution's identity and contribute to its
reputation and it can be a key factor in attracting top talent, including faculty, researchers,
students, and administrative staff. Modern, well-equipped spaces signal an institution's
investment in excellence and innovation, helping to retain talented individuals and foster a sense
of pride and belonging.

The computer science department has facilities such as parking lot, outdoor seating area,
computer lab, software lab, hardware lab, library, CCTV cameras, store room, conference hall,
examiner's office, staff’s offices, and restroom for both staffs and students.

Objectives of the research project is to be able to reach the goal, to be able to know if the
facilities are adequate or inadequate.

Functional facilities should align with the strategic objectives and mission of the institution or
department. Whether it's expanding capacity, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, or
promoting community engagement, facilities should be designed and managed to support the
overarching.

Facilities maintenance planning is not solely the responsibility of the facilities department.
Effective planning requires coordination of resources and commitment at all levels of the
education organization.
School facilities maintenance affects the physical, educational, and financial foundation of the
school organization and should, therefore, be a focus of both its day-to-day operations and long-
range management priorities.

The school facility is much more than a passive container of the educational process: it is, rather,
an integral component of the conditions of learning. The layout and design of a facility
contributes to the place experience of students, educators, and community members. Depending
on the quality of its design and management, the facility can contribute to a sense of ownership,
safety and security, personalization and control, privacy as well as sociality, and spaciousness or
crowdedness.
 CHAPTER ONE

Overview: Functional facilities.

Functional facilities refer to the physical spaces within a building or facility that are designed
and equipped to serve a specific purpose or function. This could include offices, laboratories,
classrooms, healthcare facilities, recreational areas, and more. The content of functional facilities
typically includes a combination of layout, furnishings, equipment, technology, and other
elements that support the specific activities or tasks that are intended to be carried out in that
space.

Overall, the content of functional facilities is carefully planned and designed to optimize the
efficiency and effectiveness of the activities that take place within that space. By providing the
necessary resources and support for specific functions, functional facilities can help to promote
productivity, safety, comfort, and overall well-being for the individuals using them.

The need and purpose/ Aim of this research is

1.Optimizing Learning Environments: Researching school functional facilities helps identify

areas where improvements can be made to enhance the learning experience for students.

2.Ensuring Safety and Accessibility: Understanding the functionality of school facilities is

essential for ensuring the safety and accessibility of all students, staff, and visitors.

3.Improving Resource Allocation: By analyzing the functionality of school facilities,

administrators can make informed decisions about resource allocation, including budgeting for
maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.

4.Supporting Long-Term Planning: Researching school functional facilities provides valuable

insights for long-term planning and development. By understanding current needs, trends, and
challenges.

In a department like computer science. Why is there not free Wi-Fi? The school management
answer was “it an ongoing process”

An effective school facility is responsive to the changing programs of educational delivery, and
at a minimum should provide a physical environment that is comfortable, safe, secure,
accessible, well illuminated, well ventilated, and aesthetically pleasing. The school facility
consists of not only the physical structure and the variety of building systems, such as
mechanical, plumbing, electrical and power, telecommunications, security, and fire suppression
systems.
 CHAPTER TWO

Literature Review:

The Design Principles:

Exploring how school functional facilities are designed to promote effective learning
environments, including considerations for classroom layout, lighting, acoustics, and flexibility
of spaces.

The department layout is okay also with comfortable space. There are no classrooms in this
department which is essential to have but is missing.

Utilization Rates:

In the research the examining studies carried out on how efficiently the department facilities are
used, including factors such as classroom occupancy rates, scheduling practices, and adaptability
to changing educational needs are available but not all are adequate.

Impact on Learning Outcomes:

The functional facilities provided in the department aids learning for all student of computer
science department, it provides a conducive atmosphere for learning.

Investigating the research findings on the relationship between the quality of school facilities and
student academic performance, attendance rates, and overall well-being.

Safety Considerations:

Safety measures and protocols implemented in the department facilities, including emergency
preparedness, security features, and environmental hazards mitigation is a well done job by the
school and department management.

Technology Integration:

Digital and technology learning resources are made available such as hardware lab, software, and
smart building management systems.
 CHAPTER THREE

Functional facilities in The computer science department, facilities such as parking lot, outdoor
seating area, computer lab, software lab, hardware lab, library, CCTV cameras, store room,
conference hall, examiner's office, staff’s offices, and restroom for both staffs and students.

Based on research begin conducted, surveys and interviewing the students of Computer Science
Department.

1. There are things which must be given attention to, students complain on:

2. solar not effective enough to power the whole system when there's no light.

3. in the Library there's no books it is empty, student tend to just come in and read.

4. Computer science department has no free Wi-Fi which is essential in a department like
this.

It essential for the complains of students to be tactical attended to, in order to provide a well
conducive environment for learning.

CONCLUSION:

In light of the evaluation and conclusion the facilities are available, which most are adequate
enough but there is still improvement to be done. Classroom, an effective Library, free Wi-Fi and
add more solar panels which can power all the systems in the department when there is no light.

Reference:

The Student of Computer Science Department of Federal Polytechnic Bauchi.