THE NEED FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN RESIDENTIAL HOMES

posted on April 22, 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Certification……………………………………………………………………i
Dedication…………………………………………………………………………………………….ii
Acknowledgments………………………………………………………………………………….iii
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………………..iv
Table of content………………………………………………………………..v
List of tables…………………………………………………………………………………………vi
List of figures……………………………………………………………………………………….vii
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………….viii

CHAPTER 1
HOUSING AND AN ASSESSMENT OF THE WORLD TODAY………….
1.1 background Statement………………………………………………………………………10-12
1.2. Problem Statement………………………………………………………………………….12
1.3. Research Questions ………………………………………………………………………..12-13
1.4. Aim and Objectives…………………………………………………………………………12-13
1.5 Research justification………………………………………………………………
1.6 Research Methodology……………………………………………………15

CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. sustainable housing development in Africa; Nigerian perspective……………………………………………………………………..15-19
2.2. Sustainability of Residential Buildings in Nigeria: An Appraisal of the Factors that Influence Maintenance of Residential Buildings’ Standard………………19-21
2.3. Sustainable Development and Housing Affordability…………………………21-23
2.4. Sustainable housing development in Nigeria the financial and infrastructural implication……………………………………………………………………..23-27
2.5. Toward Sustainable Development of Residential Layouts of Bori Ogoni, Rivers State, Nigeria…………………………………………………………………..27-29

CHAPTER 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Methodology……………………………………………………….30
3.3 Sampling Frame……………………………………………………. ……………………………30
3.4. Method of data Collection……………………………………………………30
3.5. Method of data Analysis………………………………………………….30-33

CHAPTER FOUR

RESULT AND FINDINGS
4.1. Factors Militating against the Construction of GB……………………….34-35
4.2. Prospects of sustainable buildings………………………………………..36-37
4.3. Oral Interviews……………………………………………………………37-38
4.4. Achieving a premium for green homes……………………………………38-39
4.5. How they can be achieved…………………………………………………39-42

CHAPTER FIVE
The way forward for residential sustainability
5.1 Prospects of sustainable housing development(SHD)……………………………43-44
5.2 Indigenous and modern architecture: A blend for sustainable development………………………………………………………………………………………….44-47
5.3 The economic benefits of sustainable development……………………………….47-48
5.4 Principles of sustainable buildings design …………………………………………..48-49

CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………………………..49
REFERENCE ………………………………………………………………..50-55
APPENDIX……………………………………………………………………….56
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ABSTRACT
It has been observed that house ownership is one of the first priorities for most households and it represents the largest single investment for most (between 50% and 70% of household income). The residential environment occupies central point in the planning and functionality of any city. This is sequel to its physical, social and economic roles it plays in the determination and actualization of functional city.
The subject, ‘Sustainable development’ is relevant and applicable to all areas of development and management. Its grand characteristics are its abilities to enhance, protect as well as sustain growth in all ramifications. Sustainability issues in residential buildings in many cities of the world and the search for factors that influence the level of maintenance of residential buildings, with appropriate measures to assist in the solutions to the problems of building maintenance has been an issue of concern, most especially to the house designers and developers in Edo State, Nigeria
The purpose of this study is to assess problems of confronting residential layout with the intention of proffering sustainable solutions and how can the design of apartments contribute to improved social sustainability in housing conditions as well as maintaining its affordability.
Using the survey method, the research found out the factors affecting the implementation of sustainability in residential homes, as well as the prospects of implementing sustainability in homes.
Harnessing natural resources, followed by health and productivity gain, reduction of operating cost, waste management was found to be the major needs and benefits of sustainability in homes.
The study definitely answers the question regarding sustainability and it need in homes. Further studies are needed to ascertain how to maintain affordability as homes tend to imbibe sustainability

CHAPTER ONE

BACKGROUND STATEMENT
The subject, ‘Sustainable development’ is relevant and applicable to all areas of development and management. Its grand characteristics are its abilities to enhance, protect as well as sustain growth in all ramifications. The word ”sustainability” is a very diverse subject. It is not limited to the environment. It equally has its relevance in all spheres of life including socio-cultural, economic and all development policies. The path to a truly sustainable society begins with the objective of improving and sustaining efficiency and safety in all forms of development. It is however a long-term process. The focus is on enhancing and sustaining an existing system or development over a period of time or life-span; thus, the term sustainable development.