Driving forces behind the adoption of IEQ principles in building design: evidence from Nigerian quantity surveying firms

IF 4.6 Q2 MATERIALS SCIENCE, BIOMATERIALS
John Aliu, Doyin Helen Agbaje, Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, Andrew Ebekozien
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PurposeThe main objective of this study is to evaluate the driving forces behind the adoption of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) principles in building designs from the perspectives of Nigerian quantity surveying firms.Design/methodology/approachA quantitative approach was used which involved administering a well-structured questionnaire to a sample of 114 quantity surveyors. The collected data were analyzed using various statistical methods, including frequencies, percentages, mean item scores, Kruskal–Wallis test and exploratory factor analysis.FindingsThe top five ranked drivers were climate change mitigation, conservation of natural resources, reduction of waste and pollution, use of sustainable building materials and development of new materials and building systems. Based on the factor analysis, the study identified five clusters of drivers: (1) health and well-being drivers (2) economic drivers (3) environmental drivers (4) innovation and technology drivers and (5) regulatory drivers.Practical implicationsThe findings from this study suggest that to effectively integrate IEQ principles, quantity surveying firms should consider developing comprehensive guidelines and checklists that align with the identified drivers and clustered categories. These resources can serve as practical tools for project teams, facilitating a structured and holistic approach to the incorporation of IEQ factors throughout the project lifecycle.Originality/valueThe study’s identification of the top drivers and the subsequent clustering of these drivers into five distinct categories contributes to the existing body of knowledge on IEQ. This approach provides a structured framework for comprehensively understanding the factors influencing IEQ adoption, offering a valuable tool for researchers, policymakers and industry practitioners.
在建筑设计中采用 IEQ 原则背后的驱动力:尼日利亚工料测量公司提供的证据
目的 本研究的主要目的是从尼日利亚工料测量公司的角度评估在建筑设计中采用室内环境质量(IEQ)原则背后的驱动力。研究结果排名前五位的驱动因素分别是减缓气候变化、保护自然资源、减少废物和污染、使用可持续建筑材料以及开发新材料和建筑系统。根据因子分析,研究确定了五个驱动因素集群:(1)健康与福利驱动因素;(2)经济驱动因素;(3)环境驱动因素;(4)创新与技术驱动因素;以及(5)监管驱动因素。这些资源可作为项目团队的实用工具,促进在整个项目生命周期中采用结构化的整体方法来纳入综合环境质量因素。 原创性/价值本研究确定了最主要的驱动因素,并随后将这些驱动因素分为五个不同的类别,为现有的综合环境质量知识体系做出了贡献。这种方法为全面了解影响采用 IEQ 的因素提供了一个结构化框架,为研究人员、政策制定者和行业从业人员提供了一个宝贵的工具。
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ACS Applied Bio Materials
ACS Applied Bio Materials Chemistry-Chemistry (all)
CiteScore
9.40
自引率
2.10%
发文量
464
期刊介绍: ACS Applied Bio Materials is an interdisciplinary journal publishing original research covering all aspects of biomaterials and biointerfaces including and beyond the traditional biosensing, biomedical and therapeutic applications. The journal is devoted to reports of new and original experimental and theoretical research of an applied nature that integrates knowledge in the areas of materials, engineering, physics, bioscience, and chemistry into important bio applications. The journal is specifically interested in work that addresses the relationship between structure and function and assesses the stability and degradation of materials under relevant environmental and biological conditions.
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