Evolving trends and challenges in sustainable architectural design; a practice perspective.
Journal article
Mba, Emeka J., Okeke, Francis O., Igwe, Ajuluchukwu E., Ozigbo, Chinelo A., Oforji, Peter I. and Ozigbo, Ikechukwu W. 2024. Evolving trends and challenges in sustainable architectural design; a practice perspective. Heliyon. 10 (20), p. e39400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39400
| Authors | Mba, Emeka J., Okeke, Francis O., Igwe, Ajuluchukwu E., Ozigbo, Chinelo A., Oforji, Peter I. and Ozigbo, Ikechukwu W. |
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| Abstract | Architects play a crucial role in shaping sustainable built environments that balance utility and aesthetics without compromising ecological integrity. Hence embracing sustainability remains an urgent imperative as construction activities expand to meet Nigeria's development needs. This research examines how architects in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria are assimilating principles of sustainability within their design practices against a transforming professional backdrop. The study utilized primary data targeting 126 registered architectural firms in the study area through a questionnaire survey and achieved 88.9 % response rate. Data were analyzed using JASP and Pearson product moment correlation. Results revealed high conceptual awareness of sustainability among architects, with 32.2 % consistently applying strategies like renewable energy systems in designs. Economic considerations and supportive regulations emerged as key assimilation motivators. However, uneven integration levels underline lingering barriers. While 40.6 % rated sustainability incorporation in education as very good, 13.5 % perceived it as moderate, indicating gaps in practical competencies. Statistical analysis (P-value = 0.001) showed a significant positive relationship between architects' awareness of sustainability concepts and their implementation of sustainable design practices. These findings highlight the need for strengthened educational programs, policy incentives, and industry collaborations to accelerate sustainable architecture adoption. Recommendations include updating curricula, mandating green ratings for public projects, incentivizing developers, and promoting interdisciplinary knowledge transfer. By addressing identified gaps, it implies that architects can lead the sustainability transition while meeting local built environment needs, ensuring a more climate-compatible and socially equitable habitat creation. [Abstract copyright: © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.] |
| Keywords | Built environment; Design; Sustainable architecture; Architectural practice; Sustainability |
| Year | 2024 |
| Journal | Heliyon |
| Journal citation | 10 (20), p. e39400 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| ISSN | 2405-8440 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39400 |
| https://doi.org/S2405-8440(24)15431-X | |
| Official URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240584402415431X?via%3Dihub |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Deposited | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
| Output status | Published |
| Additional information | Publications router. |
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