Staff Profile

William Qurix
Prof. William Qurix

Position: Professor

Department: Architecture

Email: vc@binghamuni.edu.ng

Biography

Prof W. B. Qurix OFR

 

Research ID

Google; William Barnabas qurix-google scholar.

ORCID ;0000-0003-2741-5786

 

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/MEMBERSHIP

1992:   Full Member, Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) (1276)

1992:   Full Member, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (F1154)

1992:   Member, Earth Construction Society

2001:   Full Member, Association of Architectural Educators (AARCHES) (M192)

2003:   Council Member, Nigerian Institute of Architects NIA

2003:   Council Member, AARCHES

2006:   Member, International Institute of Facility Managers, United States of America

2012:   Fellow, the Nigerian Institute of Architects (F291)

2008– 2012:    Council Member, Architects Registration Council of Nigeria

 

PRIVATE PRACTICE

1984–1985:     Mecho Construction Company, Kaduna as Pupil Architect on Part–time; My Schedule included Supervision of Site Works and Purchase of Materials for the Company.

 

1988:    TRAID Associate as Architect: My Experience Covered Architectural Designs of New Structures, Schedule of Dilapidation and General Day-to-Day Office Procedure.

 

1989 – Date:   GC GRAFARC:  Architectural Firm Established by me since 1989 where I

functioned as Managing Partner and later as Chairman. The Firm has designed Many Notable buildings such as Senate Building College of Education Zaria, Center for Nuclear Medicine Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria and several project for the Tertiary Education Trust Fund

           

   CIVIL SERVICE

 

1985–1986:     Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria as Part-time Lecturer, in Structures, and Tutorials to B.Sc.II Students.

 

1987–1988:     FCDA Abuja, as Site Architect during NYSC, Duties included Production of Working Details and Daily Supervision of Construction Work.

 

            1988–Date      Teach Various Subjects in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Qualifications
SN Name Institution Year Obtained
1 B.Sc. Architecture Ahmadu Bello University 1985
2 M.Sc. Architecture Ahmadu Bello University 1987
3 Ph.D. Architecture Ahmadu Bello University 1997
4 M.A Law and Diplomacy University of Jos 2001
Publications
SN Name Type Status
1 Qurix, W. B.(1998):“Regional Tendencies And The Response To Modern Architecture In Niger”, Journal Of The Nigeria Institute Of Architects, Lagos: Nigerian Institute Of Architects, Vol.10, No.1-2 January, Pp.12–15 Journal Article
2 Qurix, W. B.(2000): “The Mechanics Of Interaction In High-Rise Office Buildings Human And Environmental Perspective” Journal Of The Nigerian Institute Of Architects, Lagos: Nigerian Institute Of Architects, Vol.ii, No.1-7, April, Pp.35–37 Journal Article
3 Qurix, W. B.(2000): “The Challenge Of Multi-National Construction Companies In Thenigerian Building Industry” Environ; Journal Of Environmental Sciences, Zaria: Faculty Of Environmental Design, Aarches, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Vol.2, No.1, Pp.15–20 Journal Article
4 Qurix, W. B.(2001): “From Classicism To Modernism: The Legacy Of Professor E. A. Adeyemi” Journal Of The Associations Of Architectural Educators Of Nigeria, Akure: Aarches, October, Vol.2, September, No.1, March, Pp.1–5. Journal Article
5 Qurix, W. B.(2002): “The High Tech. Revolution And Modern Architecture In Nigeria Problems And Prospects” Journal Of The Association Of Architectural Educators Of Nigeria, Akure: Aarches, Vol.2, June, No.2, Pp. 51–57 Journal Article
6 Qurix, W. B.(2002): “The Imperative Of Contextualism In Modern Architectural Design” Journal Of Environmental Technology, Akure: Faculty Of Environmental Science, Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Vol.1, No.2, September, Pp.133–139. Journal Article
7 Qurix, W. B.(2002): “The Evolution Of Modern Architecture In Nigeria” Joes; Journal Of Environmental Science, Jos: Faculty Of Environmental Science, University Of Jos, Vol.5, No.2, June, Pp.60–69 Journal Article
8 Qurix, W. B.(2003): “Psychological Considerations In Landscape Design”, Journal Of Thenigeria Institute Of Architects, Akure: Nigerian Institute Of Architects, Vol.3, No.1, April, Pp.47–53. Journal Article
9 Qurix, W. B.(2003): “Modern Architecture And The Challenges Of Developing Regionalstyles In Africa”, Atbu Journal Of Environmental Technology, Bauchi: Faculty Of Environmental Technology, Abubakartafawabalewa University Of Technology, Bauchi, Vol.2, No.1, June, Pp.30–36. Journal Article
10 Qurix, W. B.(2003): “The High Rise Building In Africa: Matters Arising From September 11”. Journal Of The Association Of Architectural Educators In Nigeria, Minna: Aarches, Vol.3, No.1, January, Pp.51–57 Journal Article
Research Interests

No Research Interest Found