Obianuju Chukwuka
Research by obianuju chukwuka
The Role of Bamboo as a Sustainable Building Material in the Design of a Recreational Center in Ikorodu, Lagos State
Category: Environmental and Energy StudiesIn a city like Lagos where concrete forests rise and temperatures climb, reimagining how we build has become more than a creative pursuit; it’s a necessity. This study explores the potential of bamboo as a sustainable building material, focusing on its application in designing a recreational center in Ikorodu. The motivation for this research was gotten from an urgent need to reduce the environmental burden of construction in tropical urban settings while creating spaces that support social...
Read more →Exploring the Sustainable Use of Wood and Brick in Institutional Buildings in Nigeria
Category: Environmental and Energy StudiesThe construction industry is a major contributor to environmental degradation, with conventional materials like concrete and steel accounting for nearly 40% of energy-related CO₂ emissions. While sustainable alternatives such as wood and brick offer significant environmental benefits, their application within the Nigerian institutional building sector remains marginal. This study employs a systematic literature review (SLR) of 25 scholarly publications (2015–2025) to evaluate the environmental,...
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