1 School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies, Teesside University, Middlesbrough, UK.
2 Department of Architecture, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 14(02), 1307-1309
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2025.14.2.0197
Received on 08 January 2025; revised on 15 February 2025; accepted on 18 February 2025
The rapid urbanization in Nigeria has resulted in significant environmental challenges, including increased greenhouse gas emissions, waste generation, and the depletion of natural resources. Sustainable urban transformation is essential to address these issues and ensure a resilient future for Nigerian cities. Green building practices emerge as a pivotal approach to achieving this transformation by promoting energy efficiency, resource conservation, and improved indoor environmental quality. This essay explores the importance of green buildings in fostering sustainable urban development in Nigeria, highlighting their benefits, challenges, civil engineering proposals, and the path forward.
Sustainable urban development; Green building practices; Energy efficiency; Environmental sustainability; Nigeria
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Obinna Bryan Onyegiri and Ikechukwu Onyegiri. Fostering sustainable urban transformation in Nigeria through green building. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 14(02), 1307-1309. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.14.2.0197.
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