Journal of Physical Science and Environmental Studies

Research Paper|Published July, 2024|Vol. 10(1):1-7.

https://doi.org/10.36630/jpses_24012

 

Evaluation of Energy-Efficient Approaches For Sustainable Hostel Buildings In Federal Universities of South East, Nigeria

 

Evelyn N. Igbo¹ and Kevin C. Okolie²

 

¹Department of Building, Abia State, University Uturu, Abia State Nigeria.

²Department of Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.

 

ABSTRACT

This research aims to evaluate energy efficient approaches for sustainable hostel buildings in federal universities of South East, Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design since it is quantitative in nature. Data were obtained through questionnaire and analyzed with the use of descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that there are sustainable practices for achieving energy efficient hostel buildings in the study area. The major factors affecting energy efficient hostel buildings within the Federal Universities in South-east Nigeria are significant and there are environmental implications of energy inefficient buildings in the institutions. The study therefore concludes that, buildings that have tree planted around them could be shaded and record cooler ambient and internal temperatures than other buildings. The University management in collaboration with the government has to intensify the implementation of energy efficient programme and provide new legislation to aid in the implementation of energy efficient regulations in hostel buildings. The study therefore recommends planting of trees around buildings to assist in cooling of the environment, sun shedding, and installation of solar energy devices to supplement other power sources. There is, therefore, great potential for minimizing energy wastages and improving energy efficient hostel buildings lighting through retrofitting of incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent lighting bulbs (CFLS). It has the potential to reduce system load substantially and cost to the university.

Key Words: Energy efficient approaches, sustainable hostel, efficiency, South East Nigeria.

 

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