Dr. Maduabuchi Vitalis Irouke
Dr. Maduabuchi Vitalis Irouke is a SENIOR LECTURER in ARCHITECTURE Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Arc. Vitalis Maduabuchi Irouke, a lecturer with the Department of Architecture Nnamdi Azikiwe UNiversity Awka.
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Address: | Architecture, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ARCHITECTURE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2023) February, 2012 to June, 2023 PhD Architecture |
| 2 | Abia State University Uturu. (Master Degree, August, 2003) February, 2021 to August, 2003 MSc Architecture |
| 3 | Abia State University Uturu. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2000) November, 1996 to September, 2000 BSc Architecture |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Coordinator, Landscape Architecture Programme, Department of Architecture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka September, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Consultant Architect, African Medical City - A Pan African Health Development Organisation December, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer, Department of Architecture NAU October, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | BSc Coordinator, Department of Architecture, NAU, Awka August, 2021 to December, 2025 |
| 5 | ICT officer, Department of Architecture, NAU, Awka November, 2017 to December, 2019 |
| 6 | Staff Adviser, Architecture Students Association Department of Architecture NAU March, 2016 to Present |
| 7 | Principal Consultant, VM architects Nigeria Ltd January, 2015 to Present |
| 8 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2012 to September, 2023 |
| 9 | Examination Officer, Department of Architecture, NAU, Awka December, 2010 to October, 2015 |
| 10 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2007 to September, 2012 |
| 11 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2006 to January, 2007 |
| 12 | Public Affairs Officer, Chevron Nigeria Ltd Warri October, 2003 to September, 2004 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Irouke Vitalis Maduabuchi; Unamba Uchenna Kelechi; Odoanyanwu Ndubuisi Michael; Aniakor Ugochi Chizorom. (2026, June), "SOCIO-CULTURAL DETERMINANTS OF RESIDENTIAL SATISFACTION IN PRIVATE HOUSING IN ENUGU URBAN, NIGERIA", Journal of Architecture and Environment (NIAASCJAE), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 79 - 92 |
| 2 | Ken-Nnamdi Divine; Okonkwo Moses Madubueze; Agu Arinze Matthew; Irouke Vitalis Maduabuchi. (2026, May), "Highlighting Design Strategies for Enhancing Fire Safety in a Glass Manufacturing Factory: A Case of a Proposed Glass Manufacturing Factory, Aba", International Journal of Engineering and Modern Technology (IJEMT) E-ISSN 2504-8848, Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 91 - 103 |
| 3 | Irouke, V. M.; Barnaby J.; & Ivoke, H. I.; Taylor-Nwanegbo, U. G.; Udegbe, C. C.. (2026, March), "BIOPHILIC ARCHITECTURE AND RESIDENT SATISFACTION: RETHINKING HOUSING DESIGN FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN NIGERIAN CITIES", Journal of Architecture and Environment (NIAASCJAE), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 61 - 77 |
| 4 | Irouke Vitalis Maduabuchi; Agwu Kelechi Destiny; Okoyeh Irving Izuchukwu. (2026, March), "From Supply to Satisfaction: Integrating Residents’ Feedback into Housing Policy and Urban Development in Nigeria’s Multi- Household Compounds", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN APPLIED SCIENCE (IJRIAS), Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 36-48 |
| 5 | Chukwu Chinaechetam, Chukwunonso Obiefuna Umeora, Vitalis Maduabuchi Irouke. (2026, May), "Effect Of Construction Technology On Public Housing Sustainability: A Study Of South-East Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCES IN SIGNAL AND IMAGE SCIENCES, Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 139 - 154 |
| 6 | Irouke, Vitalis; Ivoke Hyginus. (2025, December), "The role of Hostile Architectural Features in Shaping Tenant Satisfaction in Urban Housing", IIARD International Journal of Geography & Environmental Management, Vol. 11, (Issue 12), pp 246-254 |
| 7 | Sylvia Oluchukwu Nwabuko, Agwu Kelechi, Vitalis Maduabuchi IroukeVitalis, Dubem Ilouno. (2024, May), "Crime and Infrastructure: A Case Study of Enugu Urban", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 491-508 |
| 8 | Okoyeh, I. I; Ezezue, A. M; Ezennia, S. I; Irouke, V. M; Aniegbuna, A. I.. (2024, March), "A Review of the Impact of Noise Pollution on Students in Architecture Studios in Universities", International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 2060 - 2068 |
| 9 | Agwu, Kelechi Destiny; Irouke, Vitalis Maduabuchi; Obiadi, Boniface Nwabueze & Chinweze, Chukwuemeka Onyemaechi. (2024, June), "Inclusion of People with Disabilities (PWDs) In the Design Considerations of Sports Complexes in Nigeria: A Case Study of 3 Sports Complexes", Journal of Public Administration and Social Welfare Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 30-40 |
| 10 | Irouke, V. M. ; Ahianba, J. E. ; Ivoke, H. I. & Unamba U. K.. (2023, July), "SATISFACTION LEVELS OF HOUSING CONSUMERS IN PRIVATE HOUSING IN ENUGU WITH RESPECT TO PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BUILDINGS AND THE HOUSING ENVIRONMENT", International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 104 - 112 |
| 11 | Irving Okoye, Kingsley Efobi, N. M. Odoanyanwu, Vitalis Irouke. (2023, March), "LANDSCAPE PERCEPTION OF URBAN GREENERY IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS IN ENUGU METROPOLIS", International Journal of Research and innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1 -13 |
| 12 | Obiadi N Bons, Vitalis Irouke, Hyginus Ivoke, Chinwe I Mgbajiaka. (2021, September), "ARCHITECTURAL ANALYSIS OF POOR NEIGHBOURHOODS IN ABUJA, NIGERIA", International Journal of Geography and Regional Planning Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 26 |
| 13 | Obiadi N Bons, Vitalis Irouke, Hyginus Ivoke, Chinwe I Mgbajiaka. (2021, August), "THE CHANGING FACE OF A VILLAGE'S ARCHITECTURE IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 70 - 78 |
| 14 | Obiadi N Bons, Vitalis Irouke, Hyginus Ivoke, Chinwe I Mgbajiaka. (2021, July), "ARCHITECTURE, URBANISATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE KEY MISSING LINK IN ABUJA URBAN HOUSING ENVIRONMENT", IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT, Vol. 15, (Issue 7), pp 49 - 67 |
| 15 | Odoanyanwu N M, Ivoke I H, Irouke Vitalis. (2021, May), "RICE HUSK ASH AS AN INDEGINOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN BUILDING PROCESS, A STATISTICAL EVALUATION", GSC Advanced Engineering and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 28 - 38 |
| 16 | Ikekpeazu F O, Irouke V M. (2018, May), "BETWEEN MYTH AND REALITY: THE FRONTIERS OF WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA", PM World journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 1 - 9 |
| 17 | Irouke Vitalis, Ibe Richard. (2018, January), "TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING THE LINKAGES BETWEEN BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION", Abia State University Uturu Journal of Architecture, Technology, Engineering and Environmental Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 20 - 29 |
| 18 | Irouke Vitalis, Aja Moses, Ivoke Hyginus. (2017, December), "AN EVALUATION OF SHAGARI HOUSING PROGRAMME: A CASE STUDY OF THREE TOWNS: ABAKALIKI IN EBONYI STATE; LOKOJA IN KOGI STATE; MBANO IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA", IARD International Journal of Geography and Environmental Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 58 - 67 |
| 19 | Bons Obiadi, Vitalis Irouke, Nnamaka Nzewi, Ezezue Austin. (2017, December), "HOUSING INADEQUACY IN NIGERIA: THE CASE OF FAILED GOVERNMENT HOUSING POLICIES", Tropical Built Environment Journal (TBIJ), Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 52 - 69 |
| 20 | Odoanyanwu N M, Irouke Vitalis. (2017, August), "THE EFFECTS OF CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES ON THE COST OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE IN ENUGU METROPOLIS, ENUGU STATE", IIARD International Journal of Geography and Environmental Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 34 - 43 |
| 21 | Odoanyanwu Okonkwo Chukwudi, Irouke Vitalis. (2017, August), "ADOPTING THE COOPERATIVE APPROACH, AND LOW COST HOUSING CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE IN AMELIORATING THE HOUSING DEFICIT IN ENUGU", IIARD International Journal of Geography and Environmental Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 54 - 63 |
| 22 | Ikenna Ezennia, Patrick Uwajeh, Irouke Vitalis. (2017, August), "USER PERCEPTION OF NEIGHBOURHOOD PARKS AND OPEN SPACES: A CASE OF KARAKOL, NORTH CYPRUS", International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 8) |
| 23 | Ikenna Ezennia, Irouke Vitalis, Nnaamaka Nzewi, Odoanyanwu Michael. (2017, July), "UNDERSTANDING THE NEW URBAN THEORY: DIALOGUES ON THE URBAN QUESTION, CYBORG URBANISM AND CYBORG URBANISATION", Tropical Built Environment Journal (TBIJ), Vol. 1, (Issue 6) |
| 24 | Irouke Vitalis, Peter Chukwuemeka Agbonome. (2016, August), "A REVIEW OF THE USE OF INDIGENIOUS BUILDING MATERIALS IN CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE IN NIGERIA", Environmental Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 25 | Alozie Geoge Chinedu, Eze Michael Ukwuoma, Irouke Vitalis. (2016, April), "A REVIEW OF CLIMATE’S CHANGE AND ARCHITECTS’ PERSPECTIVE TOWARDS ACHIEVING THERMAL COMFORT IN BUILDINGS IN SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA", International Journal of Advanced Studies in Ecology, Development and Sustainabilit, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 113 - 124 |
| 26 | Irouke Vitalis, Onwuekwe Chidi. (2015, January), "THE NEED FOR ART APPRECIATION IN THE STUDY OF ARCHITECTURE", Environmental Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 88 - 97 |
| 27 | Irouke Vitalis, Augustine Nwagbara. (2015, January), "AN APPRECIATION OF THE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE MAIN LIBRARY OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA", Environmental Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 34 - 44 |
| 28 | Irouke Vitalis, Augustine Nwagbara. (2015, January), "ASSESMENT OF OCCUPIERS SATISFACTION ON QUALITY PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC RESIDENTIAL ESTATES IN LAGOS METROPOLIS", Environmental Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 11 - 21 |
| 29 | Irouke Vitalis, J E Ahianba. (2013, June), "ADVANCEMENT OF CREATIVITY IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN EDUCATION", A.A.U. Journal of Environmental Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 78-82 |
| 30 | Irouke. V. M, Okonkwo M. M., Ogwu Iyke. (2010, January), "ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING: ENUGU STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRO – ENTREPRENEURSHIP, IWOLLO", ARCHEES Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 6) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ezennaya M. N. , Irouke V. M. (2015, October), "Maintenance Outfit: A major Driver For Sustainable Urban Development in Anambra State", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Architectural Interventions in ArtsPerforming Theatre Development: A Catalyst For Community Engagement in Udi, Enugu State" (2026). Completed Masters project by OLUEBUBE ONYIA MOSES ( 2023276024) |
| 2 | "Assessment of Architectural Design Impact on Patient Comfort and Anxiety Reduction in Dental Care" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Ifedibar Kingsley Chukwudi (2023276031FA) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Research / Teaching equipment" (September, 2023 to September, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Department of Architecture NAU |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY,UTURU JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES" (February, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENT (NIAASCJAE)" (June, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "User Satisfaction with Indoor Environmental Quality and Wayfinding in Selected Nigerian Airport Terminals" (June, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Between Tradition and Autonomy: Cultural and Economic Determinants of Older Adults’ Willingness for Independent Living in Ibadan, Nigeria" (February, 2026) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "INTEGRATING RICE HUSK PRODUCT IN THE DESIGN OF RICE MILLING FACTORY IN DASS LOCAL GOVERNMENT BAUCHI (TOWARDS WASTE MANAGEMENT)" (March, 2026) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "IMPROVING THE DESIGN OF PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION CENTRE USING ENVIRONMENTA FRIENDLY IDEAS: CASE OF SOME SELECTED HOSPITALS" (December, 2025) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "BUILT TO REMEMBER: COMPARATIVE ARCHITECTURES OF DEATH ACROSS CONTINENTS" (December, 2025) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "COOU AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH" (September, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "BSc Final External Examination" (June, 2026 to September, 2026). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE" (February, 2026 to February, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE" (February, 2026 to February, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARCHITECTURE" (February, 2026 to February, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "MSc Architecture Examination" (April, 2026 to April, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Master of Science in Architecture" (January, 2025 to October, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "Master of Science in Architecture" (January, 2025 to October, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 8 | Chief Examiner, "External Examination for BSc Finals in Architecture in Godfrey Okoye University Enugu" (June, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 9 | Examiner, "Master of Science in Architecture Examination" (October, 2025 to October, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 10 | Examiner, "Master of Science in Architecture" (October, 2025 to October, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Department of Architecture/Examination Board committee" (December, 2025) |
| 2 | Staff Adviser, "Architecture Students Association, Department of Architecture NAU" (December, 2025) |
| 3 | Staff Adviser, "Architecture Students Association, Department of Architecture NAU" (November, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Board of Examiners, Department of Architecture" (December, 2025) |
| 5 | Programme Coordinator/ HoD, "B.Sc Landscape Architecture Programme, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2025) |
| 6 | Convener/Chairman, "Education Committee, Umunnekwu Agbo Developement Union, Isuikwuato Abia State" (December, 2023) |
| 7 | Member, "Works and Maintenance committee Department of Architecture, NAU, Awka" (March, 2023 to July, 2023) |
| 8 | General Secretary, "God's !2 Welfare Association, Enugu" (January, 2022) |
| 9 | Vice Chairman, "St Polycarp Zone, St John the Beloved Catholic Parish, TransEkulu Enugu" (July, 2022 to June, 2026) |
| 10 | National Secrectary, "Umuankwa Progressive Union, Umunnekwu Agbo, Isuikwuato L.G.A. Abia State" (December, 2021) |
| 11 | BSc. Programme Co-ordinator, "Department of Architecture NAU" (August, 2021 to August, 2022) |
| 12 | BSc Coordinator, "Department of Architecture, NAU, Awka" (August, 2021 to July, 2023) |
| 13 | Member, "Faculty World Environmental Day/ Annual Lecture Committee" (April, 2021 to June, 2021) |
| 14 | Secrectary, "First Architecture Lecture series of the Department of Architecture" (August, 2019 to October, 2019) |
| 15 | ICT officer, "Department of Architecture, NAU, Awka" (November, 2017 to October, 2021) |
| 16 | Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities NAU Works and Building committee" (September, 2016 to September, 2018) |
| 17 | Member/Committee Architect, "ASUU NAU Building committee" (September, 2016 to September, 2018) |
| 18 | Departmental Representative, "Academic Staff Union of Universities, NAU, Awka" (September, 2016 to September, 2018) |
| 19 | Secrectary, "Building& Works Committee, St John the Beloved Catholic Church, RCC Quarters, TransEkulu Enugu" (July, 2016 to July, 2023) |
| 20 | Chairman, "Old Students Association of Marist Comprehensive Academy Uturu (OSAMCA) cooperative society" (January, 2015 to July, 2023) |
| 21 | Member, "Documentation Committee for 2014 Accreditation In the Department of Architecture" (January, 2014 to January, 2015) |
| 22 | Member, "Documentation Committee for 2011 Accreditation In the Department of Architecture" (February, 2011 to June, 2011) |
| 23 | Exmination Officer, "Time table and Examination Officer, Department of Architecture NAU awka" (December, 2010 to August, 2015) |
| 24 | Time table / Exam Officer, "Department of Architecture, NAU, Awka" (October, 2009 to December, 2010) |
| 25 | Examination Officer/ Time table officer, "Time table and Examination Officer, Department of Architecture NAU awka" (October, 2009 to October, 2010) |
| 26 | Member, "Departmental Board of Examiners, Department of Architecture NAU, Awka" (January, 2009 to July, 2023) |
| 27 | Member, "Board Member, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, NAU, Awka" (January, 2006 to September, 2026) |
| 28 | Member, "Board Member, Department of Architecture, NAU, Awka" (January, 2006 to September, 2026) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Architects registration council of nigeria" - F/3291 (member since 2015), http://arconigeria.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Architects" - M/3299 (member since 2014), https://ww.nia.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "FRANK MBANEFO MEMORIAL LECTURE: LIFE AND WORKS OF ARC OBA NWANDU", (nigerian Institute of Architects, Enugu State Chapter), 8th November, 2025 to 8th November, 2025; ENUGU |
| 2 | "Architects Symposium 2025: 'BRIDGING THE HOUSING DEFICIET: COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE LOW COST HOUSING DELIVERY IN NIGERIA'", (nigerian Institute of Architects, Ebonyi State Chapter), 16th October, 2025 to 16th October, 2025; Abakaliki |
| 3 | "2025 ANAMBRA ARCHITECTS CONFERENCE : Architectural Practice and Professionalism in Challenging Economy", (Nigerian Institute of Architects, Anambra State Chapter), 10th October, 2025 to 10th October, 2025; Awka |
| 4 | "Architects Symposium 2024", (nigerian Institute of Architects, Ebonyi State Chapter), 18th October, 2024 to 18th October, 2024; Abakaliki |
| 5 | "Architects Colloquim 2018", (Architects Registration Council of Nigeria), 23rd April, 2018 to 26th April, 2018; Abuja |
| 6 | "1st National Conference of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Environmental Sciences, NAU, Awka), 14th October, 2015 to 14th October, 2015; Awka |
| 7 | "Architects Colloquim 2013", (Architects Registration Council of Nigeria), 23rd April, 2013 to 25th April, 2013; Abuja |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "2016 Postgraduate Research Workshop: Train the Trainers", (School of Postgraduate Studies, NAU, AWka), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Awka |
| 2 | "ARCON CPDP SEMINAR II", (Architects Registration Council of Nigeria), 22nd April, 2013 to 22nd April, 2013; Abuja |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS ENUGU CHAPTER (NIAEC) BGM AND SEMINAR 2026", (nigerian Institute of Architects, Enugu State Chapter), 25th March, 2026 to 26th March, 2026; ENUGU |