APPLICATION OF ECO-FRIENDLY TECHNIQUES IN THE DESIGN OF A THREE STAR HOTEL, ABUJA

Abstract

Ecofriendly practices cannot be over emphasized as the growing rate of urban center in Nigeria is been considered with infrastructural development, the hotel industry in Abuja have witness setbacks regarding environmentally friendly practices over the years, thus the need in adopting Eco-friendly practices in limiting numerous factors that lead to global warming which poses a big risk to human habitation. The built industry has made numerous attempts towards environmental sustainability by building structures which are environmentally friendly thereby improving the quality of living while limiting its impacts on the environment. The literature review revealed eco-friendly design principles that are applicable to buildings in Nigeria, the application of these principles is not holistic unlike the developed parts of the world where eco-friendly buildings designs are well documented, applied and well adapted to. The aim of this study is to assess the Eco-friendly principles in the design of a hotel for its effective application in Nigeria. The methodology involves a cross examination of literature, local Case studies related to the subject topic. A random sampling technique was adopted in selecting thirty individuals out of every twenty persons form different establishment for an oral interview. The data obtained during the investigation showed that eco-friendly buildings require efficiency in design, choice of material and method of construction. The data was documented, analyzed and presented in tables, plates, charts, and figures. The research determined that there are eco-friendly design principles applicable to buildings in Nigeria. According to the result from the data analysis, based on individual perception, seventy-three percent (73%) said there is no risk in the application of the eco-friendly principle, thirty-eight Percent (10%) said the risk involved is high, and seventeen (17%) had no definite answer.