Impact of Traditional Building Techniques on Modern Construction in Southeastern Nigeria

Emeka J., Emmanuel C. Ezema, Stephanie C. Onyia, U. Ugwu Benignus, Echezonachukwu O. Okolo, Ikechukwu W. Ozigbo, Peter I. Oforji, Chinelo A. Ozigbo, Chinyelu D.F. Onyia and Paul C. Ogbuefi
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Emeka J.: Department of Architecture, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu-401105, Nigeria
Emmanuel C. Ezema: Department of Architecture, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu-401105, Nigeria
Stephanie C. Onyia: Department of Architecture, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu-401105, Nigeria
U. Ugwu Benignus: Department of Architecture, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu-401105, Nigeria
Echezonachukwu O. Okolo: Department of Architecture, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu-401105, Nigeria
Ikechukwu W. Ozigbo: Department of Estate Management, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu-401105, Nigeria
Peter I. Oforji: Department of Estate Management, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu-401105, Nigeria Department of Architectural Technology, Institute of Management and Technology, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu-401105, Nigeria
Chinelo A. Ozigbo: Department of Estate Management, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu-401105, Nigeria
Chinyelu D.F. Onyia: Department of Estate Management, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu-401105, Nigeria Centre for Environmental Management and Control (CEMAC), University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu-401105, Nigeria
Paul C. Ogbuefi: Department of Estate Management, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu-401105, Nigeria

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, 2025, vol. 10, issue 5, 335-349

Abstract: This study investigates the incorporation of traditional building techniques in modern construction practices in Southeastern Nigeria with the aim of promoting cost efficiency, sustainability, and the preservation of the region’s architectural heritage. The research explores the integration of traditional elements in contemporary construction. A qualitative research design with case studies and observational analysis were employed; examining six buildings across the five states in Southeastern Nigeria: Enugu, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Imo. The selected buildings showcased the diverse traditional construction techniques of the Igbo speaking people of the south-east Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the case studies that exemplify the use of indigenous materials and traditional methods in modern constructions. Data collection methods included building assessments, photographic documentation, and field observations. Findings reveal the resilient benefits of incorporating traditional building techniques while highlighting challenges such as labor intensity, maintenance requirements, and the need for modernization. The study concludes that integrating traditional building techniques with modern construction practices is vital for creating a sustainable, culturally relevant, and cost-efficient built environment in Southeastern Nigeria. Recommendations focus on a hybrid approach that integrates traditional wisdom with modern standards to foster sustainable development in the region.

Date: 2025
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