Effects of Building Features on Buildability of urban Housing Development

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to report on the effects of building features on Buildability. A survey was conducted on construction practitioners using questionnaire, aimed at understanding the relative importance of a number of building features on Buildability of urban settlement in Nigeria. The data collected was analysis using the Relative Importance Index method. Findings from the research reveal that the most important Buildability consideration for building features is “Design Simplicity”. The survey findings offer a practical reference for design professional by ranking their designs, to comprehend the degree to which various building features impact on the ease of construction.