Abstract: Green building design strategies are practices that make use of environmentally friendly materials and technologies in the design, construction and operational lifecycle of a building. This study evaluated the extent to which green building design strategies were employed in the development of students' hostels in select universities in Nigeria, with a view to identify areas for enhancement. A simple random sampling technique was adopted in selecting three universities where two hostels (male and female) were purposively selected from each of the universities. Data was gathered by the aid of a structured observation guide from a total of six hostels. The results were content analysed and presented using charts and plates. The findings show that water recycling and reuse strategies were not used in any of the hostels. But plumbing strategies used to achieve water conservation were found to be adequate. To achieve indoor environmental quality, courtyards, overhangs and shading devices were moderately used. Low heat emitting paints was also found to be highly used. The study recommended the use of appropriate water recycling and reuse measures found to be lacking in the hostels and enhancement to other areas found to require improvements. The study promotes the implementation of appropriate green building design strategies in the development of students' hostels in Nigeria.
Keywords: Green Building Design Strategies, Students' Hostels, Water Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Universities, Nigeria.
Title: Appraisal of the Use of Green Building Design Strategies in Students’ Hostels of Selected Universities in Nigeria
Author: Omokehinde W. Olawuyi, Musa L. Sagada, Hassan O. Saliu, Anthony B. Sholanke
International Journal of Thesis Projects and Dissertations (IJTPD)
Vol. 10, Issue 3, July 2022 - September 2022
Page No: 155-163
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 27-September-2022
