Download Tag: SHOPPING MALLS

ABSTRACT Globally, shopping malls trends have been changing from open precinct to larger shopping malls. This transition is heading towards a more enclosed and air conditioned environment as compared to the older forms of shopping centres such as arcade and plazas, which were designed opened. Shopping malls in Nigeria are therefore evolving into high consumption area of electricity, as a result of reclusive design approach due to minimum or no ...

ABSTRACT   Shopping malls are fundamentally large complex buildings occupied by considerable numbers of thegeneral public and shop staff. These buildings mustbe planned to be safe and in the event of an emergencyor fire, allow for fast and safe evacuation fromthe building by all its occupants. In the design ofthe practical issues, fire safety is one of the mostimportant and complex considerations. Fire safetyrequirements will be more onerous for enclosed ...

ABSTRACT Shopping malls are fundamentally large complexbuildings occupied by considerable numbers of thegeneral public and shop staff. These buildings mustbe planned to be safe and in the event of an emergencyor fire, allow for fast and safe evacuation fromthe building by all its occupants. In the design ofthe practical issues, fire safety is one of the mostimportant and complex considerations. Fire safetyrequirements will be more onerous for enclosed andcovered shopping ...