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Running head: SUSTAINABILITYB AND GREEN ENERGY
Sustainability and Green Building
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Institutional Affiliation
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Sustainable Facilities Management in Ghana and United States: Extent of Incorporation of
Green Features in Office Properties in Accra, Ghana
Project Description
The focus of this study is on the sustainability of public office facilities in Ghana and
the United States. Specifically, the study is concerned with how Green features technologies
can assist improve sustainability if public offices Ghana. The project aims to identify lessons
Ghana can learn from the United States in its efforts to become more sustainable.
Problem Statement
The value of sustainability in building practices is evident. The use of office facilities
consuming a lot of energy is considered unsustainable practice. Sustainable efforts can help
improve productivity, reduce energy consumption and reduced waste among other benefits.
However, most of the offices in Ghana are unsustainable, characterized by facilities
consuming a lot of energy. They are compromising the ability to fulfill various needs in the
future. Research by Komolafen and Oyewole (2018) show that only 26.7 percent of
individuals in developing countries are aware of sustainable facilities management. These
findings point towards unsustainable practices that are affecting global sustainable goals
negatively. The incorporation of green technology would help improve the sustainability of
these offices, improve efficiency and lower the cost of energy.
Method
The researcher will achieve the above research objectives through a systematic review
of the literature comparing office buildings in the United States and Ghana. The researcher
will use both the online and offline library and will assess all articles before inclusion. The
search will begin with the developing of the search strategy and inclusion criteria. With the
help of two research assistants, the researcher will peruse through the abstract and titles to
select articles for inclusion.
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Facilities Improvement for Sustainability of Existing Public Office Buildings in Ghana
Project Description
The objective of this study is to investigate the sustainability of office buildings in
Ghana. This will be done by looking at the features of public office buildings and suggesting
strategies to make them more sustainable. These include structure, features, and spatial plan.
In particular, the study aims at finding out which of these three features require urgent
sustainable improvement to operate efficiently.
Problem Statement
Sustainable development is about meeting the present needs without compromising on
the capability to. Meet same needs in the future. Sustainability in the construction industry is
something that has attracted much attention. As the world struggle with the effects of global
warming and reduced resources, there is a need for sustainable construction of office building.
Unfortunately, most office buildings in Ghana are old and energy inefficient. Many view
green technology as the best option to construct sustainably. Adeyeni (2017) observes that in
Nigeria, for example, most buildings lack critical sustainable features. One way of achieving
this is by using renewable sources of energy such as solar and using low energy consumption
technologies. It is necessary for property developers to have a robust low energy strategy
when constructing new buildings and to refurbish old ones. They can attain this through
planning n, design and implementing energy efficient measures.
Method
The researcher will achieve the above research objectives through a systematic review
of the literature. Primarily, the study will involve an examination of past studies on the topic.
The researcher will use both the online and offline library and will assess all articles before
inclusion.
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References
Adeyemi, A., Martin, D., Kasim, R., & Adeyemi, A. I. (2017). Facilities improvement for
sustainability of existing public office buildings in Nigeria. ATBU Journal of
Environmental Technology, 10(1), 12-34.
Komolafe, M. O., & Oyewole, M. O. (2018). Awareness and Perception of Office Property
Users on Green Building in Lagos, Nigeria. International Journal of Built
Environment and Sustainability, 5(3).