Assessing the Adoption and Feasibility of Green Wall Systems in Construction Projects in Nigeria

Oke, Oluwayinka Seun and Aliu, John Ogbeleakhu and Ekundayo, Damilola and Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel and Chukwuma, Nwabueze Kingsley (2025) Assessing the Adoption and Feasibility of Green Wall Systems in Construction Projects in Nigeria. Sustainability, 17 (15). p. 7126. ISSN 2071-1050

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Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the level of awareness and practical adoption of green wall systems in the Nigerian construction industry. It seeks to examine the current state of green wall implementation and recommend strategies to enhance their integration into construction practices among Nigerian construction professionals. A thorough review of the existing literature was conducted to identify different types of green wall systems. Insights from this review informed the design of a structured questionnaire, which was distributed to construction professionals based in Lagos State. The data collected were analyzed using statistical tests. The study reveals that while there is generally high awareness of green wall systems among Nigerian construction professionals, the practical use remains low, with just 8 out of the 18 systems being actively implemented, eclipsing the mean value of 3.0. The findings underscore the need for targeted education, industry incentives, and increased advocacy to encourage the use of green wall systems in the Nigerian construction sector. The results have significant implications for the Nigerian construction industry. The limited awareness and adoption of green wall systems highlight the need for strategic actions from policymakers, industry leaders and educational institutions. Promoting the use of green walls could drive more sustainable building practices, improve environmental outcomes and support the broader goals of decarbonization and circularity in construction. This research adds to the body of knowledge on sustainable construction by offering a detailed evaluation of green wall awareness and adoption within the Nigerian context. While green wall systems have been studied globally, this research provides a regional perspective, which in this case focuses on Lagos State. The study’s recognition of the gap between awareness and implementation highlights an important area for future research and industry development.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	10.3390/su17157126
Dates:	Date Event 15 July 2025 Accepted 6 August 2025 Published Online
Uncontrolled Keywords:	construction projects; green infrastructure; green wall systems; sustainable construction; urban greening
Subjects:	CAH13 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01-02 - building
Divisions:	Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering > Architecture and Built Environment > Built Environment
Depositing User:	Gemma Tonks
Date Deposited:	15 Aug 2025 15:44
Last Modified:	15 Aug 2025 15:44
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/16596

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