EVALUATION OF APPLICATION OF ECO FRIENDLY SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS IN NIGERIA

Ogunde, Ayodeji and Amos, Victory and Tunji-Olayeni, P .F and Akinbile, Bolatito and OGUNDE, Abisola (2018) EVALUATION OF APPLICATION OF ECO FRIENDLY SYSTEMS IN BUILDINGS IN NIGERIA. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 9 (6). pp. 568-576. ISSN 0976-6316

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Abstract

The study evaluated the application of eco-friendly systems in some selected buildings in Nigeria with a aim of taking advantage of natural resources for building efficiency. Qualitative and Quantitative research methods were employed in this study. Data was obtained by the administration of questionnaires to occupants of residential buildings and the designs of their building were also assessed against sustainable standards. Findings showed that the buildings of sampled respondents were not sustainable and the natural resources available in the environment were not properly utilized. In addition, the residents pay more for energy consumption because the natural resources in the environment were not adequately integrated in the building. The study therefore recommended that a green building rating system like the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) suitable for Nigeria should be designed to guide new projects and renovations

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Eco Friendly, Green Buildings, Sustainability, Day Lighting, Ventilation, Heating, Integrated Design:
Subjects:	T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	04 Jul 2018 12:40
Last Modified:	04 Jul 2018 12:40
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/11100

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