Chapter One — 1.1 Background to the Study

Over the past decade, the relationship between building information modeling (BIM) adoption and thermal comfort has become a subject of considerable debate among scholars and industry practitioners alike, particularly within the context of Lagos State where operating conditions differ markedly from more developed markets.

Within the context of Lagos State, this relationship carries particular significance. Organizations in this setting operate under a distinct combination of economic, regulatory, and market conditions that may amplify or dampen the effect of building information modeling (BIM) adoption on thermal comfort, making a context-specific inquiry both timely and necessary.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

Despite a growing body of literature on building information modeling (BIM) adoption, there remains limited consensus on the precise nature of its relationship with thermal comfort, particularly within Lagos State. Many organizations continue to make decisions about building information modeling (BIM) adoption without a clear, evidence-based understanding of how those decisions ultimately affect thermal comfort. This gap between practice and empirical understanding is the central problem this study seeks to address.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

1. To examine the effect of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Adoption on thermal comfort in Lagos State.
2. To assess the extent to which building information modeling (BIM) adoption influences thermal comfort within the study area.
3. To identify the challenges associated with building information modeling (BIM) adoption in relation to thermal comfort.
4. To recommend strategies for optimizing building information modeling (BIM) adoption in order to improve thermal comfort.

1.4 Research Questions

1. What is the effect of building information modeling (BIM) adoption on thermal comfort in Lagos State?
2. To what extent does building information modeling (BIM) adoption influence thermal comfort within the study area?
3. What challenges are associated with building information modeling (BIM) adoption in relation to thermal comfort?
4. What strategies can be adopted to optimize building information modeling (BIM) adoption in order to improve thermal comfort?

1.5 Significance of the Study

This study is significant to a range of stakeholders. For policymakers and regulators, the findings offer evidence to guide the design of frameworks that support healthier outcomes around thermal comfort. For managers and practitioners within Lagos State, the study provides practical insight into how building information modeling (BIM) adoption can be better managed. Finally, it contributes to the academic literature on architecture by extending existing knowledge into a specific empirical context, and offers a reference point for future researchers.

1.6 Scope of the Study

In terms of scope, this study confines itself to Lagos State, focusing specifically on how building information modeling (BIM) adoption relates to thermal comfort within that setting. Findings are interpreted within these boundaries rather than as universal claims applicable to every organization or market.