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Hindrance and Benefits to Green Building Implementation: Evidence from Benin City, Nigeria

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  • Alohan Ernest O.

    (Department of Estate Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of BeninP.M.B 1154)

  • Oyetunji Abiodun Kolawole

    (Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, UK, LA1 4YQ, Department of Estate Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of BeninP.M.B 1154, e-mail: a.oyetunji@lancaster.ac.uk)

Abstract

The clamor for sustainable development and reduction of greenhouse gases led to the green concept which, in recent times, has gained significant momentum. To encourage the widespread development of green buildings, an understanding of the awareness, benefits, and hindrances for their adoption is necessary.

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  • Alohan Ernest O. & Oyetunji Abiodun Kolawole, 2021. "Hindrance and Benefits to Green Building Implementation: Evidence from Benin City, Nigeria," Real Estate Management and Valuation, Sciendo, vol. 29(3), pages 65-76, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:remava:v:29:y:2021:i:3:p:65-76:n:8
    DOI: 10.2478/remav-2021-0022
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    Keywords

    awareness; built environment; green building; greenhouse gas; sustainable development;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • R31 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Real Estate Markets, Spatial Production Analysis, and Firm Location - - - Housing Supply and Markets

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