Authors:
Okeke F.O
,Chinwe Sam-Amobi
, Okafor C
, Andy N. N
, Ani E. K
, Okere C.E
, and Ugwu C.C , Nigeria |
Abstract:
Green Architecture is a concept developed to encourage sustainable development. It brings
transformation to design and construction in both developed and developing economy. The study
is to bring to limelight green buildings and design, the Nigerian perspective, its benefit and the
linkage of traditional architecture to green architecture. It also identify, examine and assess the
factors that are hindering green building developments in the Nigeria’s Built Environment. This
research paper analyses the nature of design and construction in Nigeria on the basis of green and
sustainable practice through review of existing literature. It surmises that the concept of green
architecture will affect the nature of architecture and design which depends on the choice of
materials, the construction techniques, the calculated cost of construction and the climatic
conditions in Nigeria. It posits that the developmental concept of green architecture in Nigeria
will encourage sustainable development and environmental protection |
