113 CHAPTER FIVE A Review of Architectural Design Standards for Urban Housing Security and Safety in Nigeria Muyiwa L Akinluyi1, Foluso C. Awe2, Sunday U Yakubu2 and Oladipo I. Ajiboye1 1Department of Architecture, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere–Ekiti. 2Department of Architecture, Federal University, Oye–Ekiti, Ekiti State Corresponding Author: Muyiwa L. Akinluyi, akinluyimuyiwa@gmail.com. ABSTRACT Urban housing security and safety in Nigeria is a signifcant issue that has generated lots of arguments in the urban design literature and hence, needs more attention and vibrant advocacy when considering the present insecurity situation in the nation. Tis study explored an exhaustive literature review of architectural design standards for housing security and safety in Nigeria with a view to contributing to the evidence–based design of the housing security standard in Nigeria. A literature review of Eleven (11) articles relating to this study was purposively selected from the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Efective architectural security design measures and standards were identifed and recommended for adoption for urban housing design. Te result of the study showed the transformation of architectural design and construction strategies that are needed for the production of a secure and safe housing environment in urban centres. Tis study will serve as reference material for housing designers and environmental planners such as architects and urban planners among others. Te study will also help in providing the relevant information that can inform urban security design decisions in Nigeria. Keywords: Architecture, Design, Housing, Urban, Security