Olusoga, O and Adegun, O (2024) Professionals’ perception studies of vertical greening systems in Lagos, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(5), pp. 821-834. ISSN 2398-4708
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions of built environment professionals on the benefits and impediments limiting the widespread acceptance of vertical greening systems (VGSs) in Lagos, Nigeria. This study contributes to the knowledge on the adoption of VGSs from the socio-technical dimension. Design/methodology/approach: The study employed a survey method. An online questionnaire was used to obtain information from the respondents. The questionnaire was divided into four (4) sections. The first section focused on the socio-demographic variables while the second section addressed knowledge of VGSs, willingness to educate clients on the use of VGS and the possibility of VGS improving city image in Lagos. Section three (3) focused on the VGS benefits, subdivided into environmental, economic and aesthetic qualities and measured on a five-point Likert scale. Lastly, section four (4) concentrated on the impediments to the use of VGS in Lagos. Findings: Professionals are willing to adopt the use of VGSs if their clients agree to the benefits it delivers to occupants, the environment and the building fabric. Originality/value: This paper fulfills an identified need to study the perceptions of professionals toward VGSs patronage.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | built environment professionals; Lagos state; perception; vertical greening systems |
| Index terms: | socio-technical, Nigeria, aesthetic, built environment, Lagos, Lagos State, dimension, greening, survey, demographic variable, questionnaire, Likert scale, methodology |
| Subjects: | data collection methods, health monitoring assessment and metrics, sustainable design, Geography, research methods, factor and component analysis, infrastructure and transport systems, demography |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Health and Safety, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Design Practice, Urban Studies |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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