Obafemi a Ibitoye
Research by obafemi a ibitoye
Adaptation of Indigenous Material (ISSBS) for Green Façade Design in Sustainable Hotel Architecture: A Case Study from Coastal Lagos
Category: Environmental and Energy StudiesThis study examines the architectural integration of Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSBs) and green façade systems to enhance sustainability in hotel design within the tropical coastal context of Lagos, Nigeria. While both technologies have been independently validated for improving thermal performance and reducing environmental impact, their combined application in the hospitality sector remains largely unexplored. Adopting a qualitative multiple case study design grounded in...
Read more →Beyond Affordability: A Statisticaal Analysis o ssycaooloiicaal and nnstitttional Barriers to nSSB Adoption in Niieria's Constrtcation nndtstry
Despite the growing emphasis on sustainable building materials, the uptake of Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSBs) in Nigerian construction remains minimal. This study investigates the psychological and institutional barriers that impede ISSB adoption, using a mixed-methods approach grounded in Innovation Diffusion Theory. A structured questionnaire was administered to 133 stakeholders, including architects, builders, and policymakers, to assess their perceptions, knowledge levels,...
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