GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT

The study assessed sustainable architecture and construction in the south-south geopolitical region of Nigeria, exploring the strategies, challenges, components, cases, and opportunities for promoting sustainable architecture and construction in the south-south region. The study highlighted the importance of architecture and sustainability in minimising the negative environmental impact and enhancing resilience in built environments. It also gave an overview of building construction, building collapse, and a further breakdown of the components of sustainable architecture. The study further delves into the cases of building collapse in the south-south geopolitical region and its challenges, such as limited awareness and education, inadequate infrastructure and resources, and also the strategies to maintain sustainable architecture and construction in Nigeria, which include the use of eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient designs, and water conservation practices. The study concluded that embracing sustainable approaches fosters economic growth, enhances social equity, and preserves cultural heritage. One of the recommendations was that there is need to encourage the use of locally sourced, renewable materials such as bamboo, adobe, and timber to reduce reliance on environmentally harmful imported materials and support local economies.

Keyword: Sustainable Architecture, Construction, South-South Geo Political Region and Nigeria.