Bridging the Green Gap: Barriers to Sustainable Residential Construction in Nigeria

Chukwuemeka Ayodele Emezue, Saeed Nayeri (), Amin Hosseinian-Far and Dilshad Sarwar
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Chukwuemeka Ayodele Emezue: University of Northampton
Saeed Nayeri: University of Northampton
Amin Hosseinian-Far: University of Hertfordshire
Dilshad Sarwar: University of Northampton

A chapter in Contemporary Sustainable Organisational Practices, 2024, pp 117-135 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter investigates the pivotal role of sustainable residential construction in reducing environmental impacts, promoting economic viability, and contributing to societal wellbeing. The authors extensively explore the importance of sustainable residential construction in Nigeria, considering its rapid urbanisation, housing deficits, and the necessity for sustainable building techniques. Additionally, the chapter identifies barriers to sustainable residential construction in Nigeria, employing theoretical frameworks like Institutional Theory, Diffusion of Innovation Theory, Stakeholder Theory, and Resource Dependence Theory. Strategies to overcome the identified barriers are also highlighted in this study. Ultimately, the chapter concludes by advocating for a paradigm shift towards long-term sustainability, emphasising collaboration, innovation, and education to ensure Nigeria’s role as a prominent advocate for sustainable construction practices.

Keywords: Sustainability; Construction industry; Residential buildings; LEED; BREEAM (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-62474-2_9

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