Criteria to Be Considered in the Selection of Building Materials for Sustainable Housing Delivery

Abstract

Among the numerous factors that affect sustainable housing delivery is the inappropriate selection of building materials. It is significant to know the kind of building material to been used in a specific application, it is essential to know the measures to be taken for choosing such materials. Therefore, for a sustainable urban future and to avoid ecological loss, it is vital to choose materials wisely. Quantitative research approach was adopted to ascertain factor to consider in the selection of building materials for sustainable affordable housing. Construction stakeholders and site contractors are the selected sample to represent the population for the purpose of this study. The findings show the factor to be considered in the selection of sustainable building materials under the sustainability categorised are maintenance cost, health and safety, energy consumption, maintainability and expectancy of material. The identified factors to be considered in the selection of building materials if effectively considered, this would allow construction stakeholders to verify that the building production processes abide by the principles of sustainability from the early stage of building.