Factors influencing adoption of green buildings in Tanzania: a qualitative case study

IF 2.1 Q2 CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation Pub Date : 2023-07-12 DOI:10.1108/ijbpa-11-2022-0173

Frank Victor Mushi, H. Nguluma, J. Kihila

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PurposeGreen buildings have proven to be essential contributors to the sustainability of buildings in the construction industry. However, in developing economies, the rate of green building adoption is slow. Moreover, the factors linked to a relatively slow adoption rarely feature in the literature. This study seeks to bridge the gap by first exploring factors influencing the adoption of green buildings. Second, analysing strategies and preferences determining the adoption of green building principles and lastly, exploring case-based opportunities for their adoption in Tanzania.Design/methodology/approachSemi-structured interviews were conducted to collect qualitative data from twelve key informants. The qualitative data were analysed using content analysis.FindingsThe findings indicate that the most influential factors in green building adoption are related to key organizational decisions. Moreover, social and environmental factors are more related to green building adoption than economic factors. In addition, energy and water efficiency are the most commonly adopted sustainability features, while certified materials, recycling and reusing are rarely implemented.Practical implicationsSince green building adoption is still in its infancy, this study informs policymakers, professional bodies, developers, and researchers of the empirically supported factors for green building adoption. The conclusions can be amplified within the sustainability movement.Originality/valueThis study provides an in-depth understanding of the precursors of green building adoption, which is increasingly becoming a paradigm shift in the construction sector. The study is the first to present an in-depth analysis of the real-life factors influencing the adoption of green buildings in Tanzania.

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影响坦桑尼亚采用绿色建筑的因素:定性案例研究

目的绿色建筑已被证明是建筑业建筑可持续性的重要贡献者。然而，在发展中经济体，绿色建筑的采用率很低。此外，与相对缓慢的采用相关的因素很少出现在文献中。本研究试图通过首先探索影响绿色建筑采用的因素来弥合这一差距。其次，分析决定采用绿色建筑原则的策略和偏好，最后，探索在坦桑尼亚采用这些原则的基于案例的机会。进行了设计/方法/方法半结构访谈，从12名关键信息提供者那里收集了定性数据。定性数据采用内容分析法进行分析。研究结果表明，绿色建筑采用中最具影响力的因素与关键的组织决策有关。此外，与经济因素相比，社会和环境因素与绿色建筑的采用更相关。此外，能源和水效率是最常用的可持续性特征，而认证材料、回收和再利用很少得到实施。实际含义由于绿色建筑的采用仍处于初级阶段，本研究向政策制定者、专业机构、开发商和研究人员介绍了采用绿色建筑的经验支持因素。这些结论可以在可持续发展运动中得到放大。独创性/价值这项研究深入了解了绿色建筑的前身，绿色建筑正日益成为建筑行业的一种范式转变。该研究首次对坦桑尼亚采用绿色建筑的现实因素进行了深入分析。

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International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY-

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期刊介绍： The International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation publishes findings on contemporary and original research towards sustaining, maintaining and managing existing buildings. The journal provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of buildings, their performance and adaptation in order to develop appropriate technical and management solutions. This requires an holistic understanding of the complex interactions between the materials, components, occupants, design and environment, demanding the application and development of methodologies for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment in this multidisciplinary area. With rapid technological developments, a changing climate and more extreme weather, coupled with developing societal demands, the challenges to the professions responsible are complex and varied; solutions need to be rigorously researched and tested to navigate the dynamic context in which today''s buildings are to be sustained. Within this context, the scope and coverage of the journal incorporates the following indicative topics: • Behavioural and human responses • Building defects and prognosis • Building adaptation and retrofit • Building conservation and restoration • Building Information Modelling (BIM) • Building and planning regulations and legislation • Building technology • Conflict avoidance, management and disputes resolution • Digital information and communication technologies • Education and training • Environmental performance • Energy management • Health, safety and welfare issues • Healthy enclosures • Innovations and innovative technologies • Law and practice of dilapidation • Maintenance and refurbishment • Materials testing • Policy formulation and development • Project management • Resilience • Structural considerations • Surveying methodologies and techniques • Sustainability and climate change • Valuation and financial investment