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Barriers to the Adoption of Zero-Carbon Emissions in Buildings: The South African Narrative
The earth is constantly faced by issues affecting the living conditions of its inhabitants and one of such challenges is the exacerbated effect of global warming which is largely attributed to the emissions of carbon (a major contributor to greenhouse gas) in the ecosystem. This has led to the call for a drastic abatement of operations that aid in the discharge of carbon emissions considering the harmful effect it has on the environment. Occupants of buildings engage in operations and activities that bring about the discharge of carbon, thus serving as an agent or contributor to the facing crisis of global warming. This study sets out to evaluate the barriers to the adoption of zero-carbon emissions in occupied buildings with a view to proffering ways to mitigate such practices. A comprehensive review of relevant literature was done which aided the identification of the barriers. Data for the study was elicited through a questionnaire survey from the built environment professionals. Methods of data analysis used were Percentage, Mean Item Score and Principal Component Analysis while Cronbach alpha was used in testing the reliability of the questionnaire. Findings from the study revealed that the hindering factors to the adoption of zero-carbon emissions in buildings and recommendations were made to help foster the adoption of zero-carbon emission processes in building operations and activities by its occupants.
Barriers to the Adoption of Zero-Carbon Emissions in Buildings: The South African Narrative
The earth is constantly faced by issues affecting the living conditions of its inhabitants and one of such challenges is the exacerbated effect of global warming which is largely attributed to the emissions of carbon (a major contributor to greenhouse gas) in the ecosystem. This has led to the call for a drastic abatement of operations that aid in the discharge of carbon emissions considering the harmful effect it has on the environment. Occupants of buildings engage in operations and activities that bring about the discharge of carbon, thus serving as an agent or contributor to the facing crisis of global warming. This study sets out to evaluate the barriers to the adoption of zero-carbon emissions in occupied buildings with a view to proffering ways to mitigate such practices. A comprehensive review of relevant literature was done which aided the identification of the barriers. Data for the study was elicited through a questionnaire survey from the built environment professionals. Methods of data analysis used were Percentage, Mean Item Score and Principal Component Analysis while Cronbach alpha was used in testing the reliability of the questionnaire. Findings from the study revealed that the hindering factors to the adoption of zero-carbon emissions in buildings and recommendations were made to help foster the adoption of zero-carbon emission processes in building operations and activities by its occupants.
Barriers to the Adoption of Zero-Carbon Emissions in Buildings: The South African Narrative
Advances in Sustainability sci. & technol.
Howlett, Robert J. (Herausgeber:in) / Littlewood, John R. (Herausgeber:in) / Jain, Lakhmi C. (Herausgeber:in) / Ikuabe, Matthew (Autor:in) / Aghimien, Douglas (Autor:in) / Aigbavboa, Clinton (Autor:in) / Oke, Ayodeji (Autor:in) / Ngaj, Yambenu (Autor:in)
Emerging Research in Sustainable Energy and Buildings for a Low-Carbon Future ; Kapitel: 9 ; 135-148
07.02.2021
14 pages
Aufsatz/Kapitel (Buch)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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