Samuel Amos-Abanyie

Architecture

About

Samuel Amos-Abanyie is an architect by training and employed as Professor of Architecture at the Department of Architecture, KNUST with over 20 years of university teaching, and research experience. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Building Technology, an MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems and Management from Germany, and Post Graduate and Bachelor of Science degrees both in Architecture from KNUST. He has a certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management from the Institute of Professional and Executive Development (IPED) in the United Kingdom. He obtained his Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificates at St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast.Highest university administrative positions held by Samuel Amos-Abanyie include: Dean - Faculty of Built Environment; Immediate-past Head - Department of Architecture; Undergraduate Programme Coordinator; Postgraduate Studies Coordinator; Faculty Examinations Officer; Acting College Examinations Officer. He has held several roles of Chairmanship and Membership at the University, College and Faculty level boards, Committees and Sub-Committees within KNUST and beyond.Samuel Amos-Abanyie’s area of research interest is architectural science with focus on climate control in architectural design, building performance modelling, indoor environmental quality, sustainable building design and teamwork in project delivery. He has been teaching at the undergraduate levels of architecture, building technology and civil engineering programmes and supervised over 170 BSc, MSc, MPhil and PhD students since 2004. He has conducted extensive research, out of which he has authored and co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed original scholarly articles in international scientific journals, conference proceedings and 3 book chapters. He has served as reviewer for many Journals, External Examiner for programmes and Assessor for promotions to academic positions for Universities and Technical Universities in Ghana.Samuel Amos-Abanyie has considerable industry exposure in architectural design, contract management and project administration of a wide range of projects. He is an Associate Member of the Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA), member in good standing with the Architects Registration Council of Ghana (ARC) and a Professional Member of the Ghana Quality Organisation. He served as the Treasurer of the Northern Chapter of the Ghana Institute of Architects, and cureently serves as the Chief Electoral Officer and an Examiner of the Professional Practice Examinations of the Ghana Institute of Architects.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work integrates multiple disciplines to address contemporary challenges in construction, sustainability, and education. Key themes include gender diversity in construction practices, sustainable building design, environmental impacts, urban development challenges, and the integration of technology in education. The research employs a multidisciplinary approach, exploring how these areas intersect and influence each other, reflecting a commitment to advancing both practical applications and theoretical understanding across social sciences and physical sciences domains.

Research Themes

All (53 Papers)

Social Sciences (23 Papers)

Physical Sciences (26 Papers)

Health Sciences (4 Papers)

All Papers

Obstacles to the career progression of professional female project managers (PFPMs) in the Ghanaian construction industry(2022)

Effects of Thermal Mass, Window Size, and Night‐Time Ventilation on Peak Indoor Air Temperature in the Warm‐Humid Climate of Ghana(2013)

Towards Climate Responsive Building Design: Bio-Climatic Design Features of Residential Building Typologies in the Warm-Humid Climate of Ghana(2021)

Unveiling Energy Saving Techniques for Cooling in Residential Buildings in Ghana(2009)

IMPACT OF WEATHER DEPENDENT VARIABLES ON COOLING AND DEHUMIDIFICATION LOADS OF AIR-CONDITIONED OFFICE IN WARM-HUMID(2021)

Characterization of Thermo-Physical Properties of Cement-Based Blocks of Varied Sand Types Using Cost-Effective Enhancement Approach(2020)

The effect of different wall materials at different orientations on indoor thermal comfort in residential buildings in kumasi, Ghana(2015)

Awareness and practice of the principles of circular economy among built environment professionals(2022)

Application of green building concepts and technologies for sustainable building development in Sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Ghana(2022)

Sustainability literacy level among real estate developers towards sustainability performance optimization in housing delivery in Ghana(2023)

Capability readiness model for green design practices for affordable housing delivery in Ghana(2025)

An Evaluation of Climate Responsive Design Features of Buildings on Knust Campus Based on Mahoney Tables(2015)

Adoption of Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment Framework for Naturally Ventilated Classrooms in Basic Schools in Ghana(2022)

A Review of Frameworks for the Energy Performance Certification of Buildings and Lessons for Ghana(2023)

Ascertaining the Benefit Indexes of Life Cycle Assessment in the South African Construction Industry: A Hybrid Fuzzy Analysis Approach(2023)

Structural equation modelling of the critical barriers influencing the adoption of green building concepts and technologies in Ghana(2024)

<b>Rating the Barriers to Implementing Building Energy Performance Certification Schemes in Developing Economies: A Best-Worst Method Approach</b>(2025)

Implementing the principles of circular economy in the construction industry: exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses of strategies(2023)

Relationship clusters and performance of conflict management strategies in cross-organisational projects teams(2023)

Principal component analysis of professional competencies of architects in the Ghanaian construction industry(2016)

Contribution of person-team fit parameters to teamwork effectiveness in construction project teams(2022)

Examining the Performance Level of Project Management Competencies of Architects in Ghana Using Gap Analysis Approach(2018)

The Relationship between Level of Architect’s Professional Competencies and Client Satisfaction Level(2014)

Nature of communication performance among multi-teams in mass housing project delivery: a fuzzy set theory approach(2021)

Communication performance inherent in the repetitive attributes of projects: the case of mass housing projects(2021)

Critical Professional Competencies of Architects in the Ghanaian Construction Industry(2016)

An evaluation of the adaptive performance of architects in project teams in Ghana using fuzzy approach(2024)

Noise Exposure Levels in Basic School Environments in a City in Ghana(2021)

Evaluation of sound attenuation effect in recording studios:case of angel FM station in Kumasi, Ghana(2014)

An empirical enquiry into windows used in tropical office spaces(2019)

Effects of shoreline erosion on infrastructure development along the coastal belt of Ghana: Case of Nkontompo community(2014)

STUDENTS’ AWARENESS OF AND ADHERENCE TO ENERGY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN SELECTED STUDENTS' HALLS OF RESIDENCE AT KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, GHANA(2016)

Energy efficiency awareness and assertiveness in Sub-Saharan Africa households: The case of Ghana(2024)

Climate Change Threats and Public Perceptions Towards Energy Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Narrative from Ghana(2024)

Towards Reducing Residential Electric Energy End-Use Wastage in Developing Countries: The Case of Ghana(2024)

Simulation based Indoor Environmental Quality Analysis Of Existing Windows Used In Tropical Office Space(2020)

Architectural service consulting strategic clusters and service quality performance in public procurement in Ghana(2025)

IMPROVING RAMP DESIGN AS A BARRIER-FREE ACCESS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE KUMASI METROPOLITAN AREA, GHANA(2012)

Implications of climate change on human comfort in buildings: evidence from Nkontompo community of Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana(2006)

Climate change and sustainable housing in Ghana(2014)

Community Participation in a Social Housing Slum Upgrade Project in Ghana: Insights and Lessons from Amui Djor—Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region(2024)

Towards an Adoption Framework for Indigenous Building Materials Usage in Housing Delivery in Urban/Peri-Urban Areas of Ghana: A Theoretical Review(2024)

AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF EXTERNAL LANDSCAPING ELEMENTS ON INDOOR AIRFLOW RATE AND PATTERNS USING COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS(2014)

Significant Cultural Intelligence Attributes for Performance Effectiveness in Cross-Organisational Project Teams(2023)

The Impact of Computer Aided Architectural Design Tools on Architectural Design Education. The Case of KNUST.(2015)

An empirical enquiry into windows used in tropical office spaces(2019)

Application of Situation Awareness Theory to the Development of an Assessment Framework for Indoor Environmental Quality in Classroom(2023)

Collaborative Flow of Work in the Construction Industry(2023)

Relationship clusters and performance of conflict management strategies in cross-organisational projects teams()

An Analysis of Influence of Information-Sharing Behavioural Factors on Information Asymmetry in PPP Projects(2024)

Correction to: An Analysis of Influence of Information-Sharing Behavioural Factors on Information Asymmetry in PPP Projects(2025)

Assessment Framework for IEQ of Classrooms in Basic Schools in Ghana-Review of Data Collection Methods(2023)

Force and motivation Nexus: a two-tier integrated framework for sustainable electric energy-related behaviour change in Sub-Sahara African households(2025)

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