A framework approach to the design of energy efficient residential buildings in Nigeria

The main objective of the Nigerian building sector working on achieving energy efficiency is to decrease demand buildings and thereby reduce negative implications urban development poor infrastructure people's wellbeing. One key strategies being adopted for substantial reduction in Building Energy Efficiency Guide Nigeria bioclimatic architectural design approach. Hence, intelligent buildings, especially envelope, can considerably improve help realize heating cooling targets. aim this paper promote encourage sustainable by developing a systematic context-based framework efficient residential buildings. This study mixed method approach interviews with 12 architects 22 householders. Moreover, measurements observational surveys existing that fit into three distinct typologies were conducted. Three investigated using simulation compare their performances, terms thermal comfort. data collected was analysed content analysis, descriptive statistics simulations. householders showed enormous potential buildings’ demand. To achieve this, interviewees emphasized need strong collaboration between all stakeholders sector. Measurements, surveys, case studies confirmed discomfort challenges design, have significant effect occupants’ research developed energy-efficient building, which expected enhance sustainability, particularly produced based findings from review relevant literature. It involves an integrated process focused bridging gap sustainability Ultimately, hoped guide professionals assist institutions policy guidelines.