TRENDS IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IN ARCHITECTURE

Auwalu Umaru², Bello Muhammed Murtala¹ and Orewere Emmamoge³

¹Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Technology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi

²Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Science, University of Jos

³Federal College of Forestry, Jos

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ABSTRACT

The concept of Sustainable design also called environmental design, environmentally sustainable design, environmentally conscious design, etc. is the philosophy of designing physical objects, the built environment, and services to comply with the principles of social, economic, and ecological sustainability. This research embraced quantitative data collection method by looking at sustainable architectural designs around the world with an aim to highlight practices which promote sustainable design that is about creating a better quality of life now, for future generations in architecture and construction industry in Nigeria. The main objectives of sustainable design are to reduce, or completely avoid, depletion of critical resources like energy, water, and raw materials; prevent environmental degradation caused by facilities and infrastructure throughout their life cycle; and create built environments that are liveable, comfortable, safe, and productive. Principles and methods of sustainable design are discussed in this write-up. The paper recommends working with nature as the most efficient way to sustainable development through architecture in Nigeria.