Shelter is one of the basic needs of people in every society. Man strives to have decent homes and environment; this is applicable in both rural and urban communities by the use of good building materials. The earliest forms of houses were built by mud which can still be found in some areas in the country. Gradually, development and structural advancement began to take place in the world of building. As man moved from Stone Age to computer age; this was further enhanced by the growth and advent of new building materials and modern technology. As a result of changes in design, environmental decoration and taste of individuals, the old and crude methods of building productions were rendered obsolete. Hence, there is need for a holistic approach for integrating sustainability principles into material selection decision making at the design stage of building project (Akadiri, 2011).
Careful selection of environmentally sustainable building materials is the easiest way for architects and building designers to begin incorporating sustainable design principles in buildings. Traditionally, price has been the foremost consideration when comparing similar materials or materials designated for the same function. However, the “off-the-shelf” price of a building component represents only the manufacturing and transportation costs, not social or environmental costs (Jong-Jin Kim, 1998).
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- Background to the study
- STATEMENT OF RESEARCH PROBLEM.
- RESEARCH QUESTIONS
- AIM OF THE STUDY.
- OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY.
- HYPOTHESIS OF THE STUDY.
- Significance of the study.........
- Scope and limitation of the study...\n
- Definition of terms.
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- Introduction.......
- Environmental Material Assessment
- Three Phases of Building Materials
- Pre-Building Phase ..
- Building Phase........
- Three basic steps of product selection........
- Research
- Evaluation..
- Selectio..........\n
- Three Phases of Building Materials
- Timber as a Building Material.
- Criteria for Building Materials Selection......
- Construction Materials and Components......
- Materials Selection........
- Factors to Be Considered During Material selection.
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Principles......
- Energy.
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.
- INTRODUCTION
- RESEARCH DESIGN..
- RESEARCH ASSUMPTION.
- POPULATION OF THE STUDY
- SAMPLE SIZE
- SAMPLING TECHNIQUE.
- DATA COLLECTION METHOD
- DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENT..
- STATISTICAL TOOLS
- ADMINISTRATION OF QUESTIONNAIRE.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research aims to evaluate the criteria for selecting timber as a building material for construction projects within Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria. The research explores the impact of material selection on the quality and sustainability of building projects, particularly in the context of rapid urbanization and industrialization. The study examines the importance of considering environmental and economic factors, along with the structural properties of timber, to achieve sustainable building practices. Key themes investigated include:- The role of material selection in sustainable building design and construction.
- The environmental impact of different building materials, including timber.
- The importance of incorporating resource efficiency, indoor air quality, and affordability considerations into material selection decisions.
- The structural properties of timber and its suitability for various building applications.
- The need for a multidisciplinary approach to material selection involving stakeholders across the construction industry.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter introduces the topic of sustainable building materials and sets the context for the research. It discusses the importance of selecting environmentally responsible materials to minimize the impact of construction on the environment. The chapter highlights the growing need for a holistic approach to sustainability in building projects, emphasizing the role of material selection in achieving these goals. The second chapter provides a comprehensive literature review of the concepts and principles related to sustainable building materials. It explores the three phases of building materials (pre-building, building, and post-building), the three basic steps of product selection (research, evaluation, and selection), and the specific properties of timber as a building material. The chapter also delves into the criteria for selecting building materials, focusing on key factors such as resource efficiency, indoor air quality, water conservation, affordability, non-polluting properties, and waste minimization. The importance of life cycle assessment (LCA) principles in evaluating the environmental impact of different building materials is also discussed.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The research focuses on the intersection of sustainable building practices, material selection, and the use of timber as a construction material. Key terms include: sustainable building materials, timber, building construction, environmental impact, resource efficiency, indoor air quality, affordability, structural properties, life cycle assessment, LCA, Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria.- Quote paper
- Blessing Adegoke (Author), 2009, Assessment of criteria for selection of timber as building material for building construction projects within Lagos Metropolis, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/188780
