SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES:

A REVIEW OF CONSTRUCTION AND GREEN SPACES

¹Isah L.M., ¹Muhammad D.U. and ²Saidu Umar Y.

¹Department of Quantity Surveying, The Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria

²Department of Building Technology, The Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria

E-mail: danjumausman12@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

Construction and green spaces as aspects of environmental management are concerned with the management of interaction by the modern human societies with and impact upon the environment. This research is embarked upon with the aim of discovering the relationships between the environment and forms created. Also, it involves the management of the bio-physical environment in relation to human environment, such as the social, cultural, and economic environment. Such ideas, it is hoped will bring back nature into the urban environment, and will also raise consciousness of the role that nature will play in the challenges of the 21^st century. Construction and green spaces are forms of art that will provide adequate recreation and leisure. The paper seeks to heighten awareness on sustainable construction and green spaces in Nigeria.