Design Strategies for Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings in Nigeria

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@article{1703853,
      author = {Blessing Chinonso Vincent-Ohizu, Ifeoluwa Akande, Teminijesu Isreal oke},
      title = {Design Strategies for Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings in Nigeria},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2022},
      volume = {6},
      number = {4},
      pages = {110-115},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1703853.pdf},
      abstract = {The process of designing a structure that considers energy efficiency starts with understanding the right design strategy while considering the regional climate and unique characteristics of a particular area. In terms of ongoing development, the need for electricity in commercial buildings is increasing, particularly in Africa, due to the economy's fast expansion, development, and urbanisation. PHCN records reveal that at least 10% of commercial buildings in Nigeria are classified as Maximum Demand (MD) customers, the buildings account for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions. Therefore, this study aims to examine the energy efficiency design strategies of commercial buildings in other to propose a framework for a sustainable business incubation centre. To accomplish these goals, the research employed a mixed-method technique of data collection to investigate the energy efficiency design approaches employed in commercial buildings through documentation analysis. Case studies were carried out on the selected commercial buildings to investigate design strategies. It was discovered that the primary sources of commercial building energy generation in the study areas are Generators, Distribution Companies (disco/PHCN), Solar power, and Inverters. The study further revealed that mostly active energy-efficient design strategies like solar power, inverters, and wind turbines, were incorporated into the design of the buildings while passive design strategies like building orientation, landscaping, and wind direction are not widely considered. The study, therefore, recommends the federal government should establish strict regulations for energy-efficient construction and make sure that each state complies with them while also implementing an energy-efficiency program and offering sufficient incentives for customers to embrace it.},
      keywords = {Business incubators, Commercial buildings, Design strategies, Eco-system, Energy, Energy efficiency.},
      month = {October},
  }