Abstract
Buildings account for a sizeable amount of total energy consumption and total greenhouse gas emissions around the world. Green building has consequently emerged as innovative building concept to lessen the environmental impact of these buildings. This survey-based study therefore, evaluates stakeholder's perception of possible adoption of green building practices and application in commercial properties in Lagos, Nigeria. The survey was conducted in Lagos, using a random and purposive sampling technique with a well-structured questionnaire to gather data from175 respondent comprising 52 property developers and 123Registered Estate Surveyors and Valuers. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of SPSS. The result of the findings revealed that respondents have a low level awareness of green building in general. The study further reveal that green features that would be mostly adopted by stakeholders include: careful orientation and low-energy lighting design, the use of renewable energy e.g maximum use of natural day lightening and the use of energy efficient and eco-friendly equipment. The study advocated for increased sensitization of benefits of green building among built environment practitioner. By so doing it will deepen the adoption of green building practice in the study area. The study recommends widespread supply of green features in commercial properties. Also Professional bodies should train and educate their members on the importance of green so as to incorporate the lofty practice in their daily practices. Overall, public enlightenment, awareness, and better enabling green building practice can be improved in Nigeria.
Highlights
Buildings are used in a variety of ways
The first aspect focused on the examining the general awareness of green building practices by stakeholders in the built environments, the second determine the level of awareness of features of green building concept while level of adoption of green building features by stakeholder is the third level examined
If stakeholders in the built environment in Nigeria cannot identify with the need for green features and are not interested in adopting green features in their daily practices, the idea of green building may only remain a myth in Nigeria
Summary
Buildings are used in a variety of ways Prominent among these uses are residential, commercial and industrial. Regardless of the building type, size and use as well as statutory regulations, they often have a significant negative impact on the natural environment. While buildings provide countless benefits to society, they have significant environmental impacts on the society. [9].Green building design and construction according to [11],describes the practice of using resources more efficiently while creating healthier and more energyefficient buildings. According [24],“Green or sustainable buildings use key resources like energy, water, materials, and land more efficiently than buildings that are just built to code. Better air quality, green buildings typically contribute to improved productivity, health and comfort of people and environment
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