Sholanke, Anthony Babatunde and Opeyem, Isaac-Laughter O. (2019) Implementation of Green Design Strategies by Architects in Southwest Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 8 (9). pp. 431-438.
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Abstract
In proposing new structures and renovating existing ones around the globe, environmental impact is becoming a major consideration. Among architecture professionals and other stakeholders in the building industry in Nigeria and globally, it is also becoming a major discussion topic. This has therefore brought about a need for a compromise between quality buildings and environmental responsibility. One important way of achieving this compromise is the use of green design strategies which seek to reduce the negative impacts buildings have on the natural environment and the health of the building occupants, while also being economically responsible. This study aims to investigate the level of implementation of green design strategies by practising professional architects in southwest Nigeria, identifying areas for further improvement. The methodology employed centres around the pragmatic research philosophy that uses a mixed method research approach to gather and analyze data. Data collection was carried out by textual analysis of relevant literature and the use of structured questionnaires to collect data from 60 respondents made up of practising professional architects in southwest Nigeria. Qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis, while the quantitative data was put through inferential statistical analysis. The result is presented using a descriptive approach. The study identified various green design strategies for achieving environmental sustainability in the study area. The study also found that a high level of awareness of environmental sustainability concepts exists among practising architects in the study area and provided appropriate recommendations for encouraging the implementation of green design strategies in Nigeria.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Environmental Sustainability, Green Building, Green Design, Southwest Nigeria. |
| Subjects: | D History General and Old World > DT Africa N Fine Arts > NA Architecture |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Oct 2019 15:09 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Oct 2019 10:23 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/12935 |
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