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dc.contributor.author | Muhammad, Isa Bala | - |
dc.date.accessioned | 2021-06-12T13:15:32Z | - |
dc.date.available | 2021-06-12T13:15:32Z | - |
dc.date.issued | 2010 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://repository.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/2830 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Sustainable development has become a worldwide phenomenon especially in developed economy where it is observed that the green gas emission is critically destroying the ozone layer. A major contributor to this effect is the building construction industry where a lot of energy is expended in the production of building material. Shelter on the other hand is a basic necessity, however, its development should be sustainable and environmentally friendly. Wood as a building material is found to outdo other building material in terms of its cost effectiveness sustainability and durability. Wood is a natural material with a minimal impact to the environment when compared to steel, plastic concrete. It is beautiful, light, strong, durable, flexible and easy to work with. The tropical region especially Nigeria has a lot to gain from the effective utilisation of wood as a major component of building. This is attributable to its low heat conduction and therefore will go a long way in energy savings. It is also abundant and can regenerate through proper afforestation principles. This paper takes a look at the challenges posed by wood as a major building material and how such challenges can be tackled by professionals in the building industry. | en_US |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Proceedings of the Architects Colloquium Shehu Yar'adua Centre Abuja, Nigeria. | en_US |
dc.subject | Construction | en_US |
dc.subject | Cost | en_US |
dc.subject | Environment | en_US |
dc.subject | Sustainable | en_US |
dc.subject | Wood | en_US |
dc.title | Wood as a Sustainable Building Material in Nigeria | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |
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