CONTEXTUALIZING “DRAW IN ORDER TO SEE” FOR INNOVATIVE REFORMATION IN THE NIGERIAN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION

Purpose: There is continuous demand for improvement and sustainable innovations on architectural education globally and as such, this demand leads the discourse in all spheres of architecture. Coinciding with this demand is the requirement for sustainable practices/services within the built environment professions and the reformation of their educational training. Therefore, Nigeria cannot be an exception but to align with the global trend in order to secure a favourable future for the profession of architecture.Design/methodology/approach: The recent 12 points/Ways identified to Reform Architectural Education by Hewitt’s book titled “Draw in order to see” are adopted for this study in addition to a review of other related literature to form the theoretical underpins. Also, perceptions were collated through hard copy questionnaire and monkey online survey amongst architects within Nigeria in December 2020. A total of 129 responded but only 123 completed the survey questions.
Findings: Their responses are presented with the aim to validate and contextualize findings to the Nigerian context. Findings suggest that history, site visits, collaborations and abstract critical thinking remain very relevant. Whilst virtual representations of designed environment are opined to be necessary to the architectural education in the Nigerian context. 
Originality/value: This study’s conclusion and recommendations were drawn with the aim provides insights towards the reformation in the Nigerian architectural education. These includes; harmonizing the design/studio practices across all schools of architecture, mandatory sites visit at all level of architectural training, maintain traditional and modern architectural studies, promote contacts and collaborations between students and with artisans, manufacturers and tradespeople.