IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/bjc/journl/v11y2024i2p454-464.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

The Blueprint for A Greener Future: Sustainable Architecture’s Crucial Role in Combating Climate Change

Author

Listed:
  • Jude Barnaby

    (Department of Architecture, Faculty of environment Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.)

  • Ikenna Idoko

    (Department of Architecture, Faculty of environment Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.)

  • Aniakor Ugochi

    (Department of Architecture, Faculty of environment Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.)

  • Callistus Okafor

    (Department of Architecture, Faculty of environment Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.)

  • Kikame Emmanuel

    (Department of Architecture, Faculty of environment Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.)

Abstract

In an era defined by the urgent need to combat climate change, sustainable architecture has emerged as a beacon of hope and innovation. This article explores the pivotal role of sustainable architecture in the global effort to address the climate crisis. It delves into how sustainable architectural principles, designs, and practices are shaping a blueprint for a greener future. As the world grapples with the consequences of a changing climate, sustainable architecture offers pragmatic solutions that extend far beyond aesthetics. It encompasses a holistic approach that integrates environmental stewardship, energy efficiency, and resilience into the built environment. Through case studies and examples from around the world, this article highlights the transformative power of sustainable architecture. It showcases how green building practices, renewable energy integration, and innovative design principles are not only reducing carbon footprints but also enhancing the quality of life for communities. As we navigate the challenges of the 21st century, it becomes increasingly evident that sustainable architecture is not a mere trend but a crucial instrument for combating climate change. This article underscores the role of sustainable architecture as a catalyst for a greener and more sustainable future, where the built environment becomes an ally in the fight against climate change.

Suggested Citation

  • Jude Barnaby & Ikenna Idoko & Aniakor Ugochi & Callistus Okafor & Kikame Emmanuel, 2024. "The Blueprint for A Greener Future: Sustainable Architecture’s Crucial Role in Combating Climate Change," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 11(2), pages 454-464, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:11:y:2024:i:2:p:454-464
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-11-issue-2/454-464.pdf
    Download Restriction: no

    File URL: https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/articles/the-blueprint-for-a-greener-future-sustainable-architectures-crucial-role-in-combating-climate-change/
    Download Restriction: no
    ---><---

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. United Nations UN, 2015. "Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development," Working Papers id:7559, eSocialSciences.
    2. Eichholtz, Piet & Kok, Nils & Yonder, Erkan, 2012. "Portfolio greenness and the financial performance of REITs," Journal of International Money and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 31(7), pages 1911-1929.
    3. Hanson, Helena I. & Wickenberg, Björn & Alkan Olsson, Johanna, 2020. "Working on the boundaries—How do science use and interpret the nature-based solution concept?," Land Use Policy, Elsevier, vol. 90(C).
    4. Timothy Beatley & Peter Newman, 2013. "Biophilic Cities Are Sustainable, Resilient Cities," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 5(8), pages 1-18, August.
    5. Amirhossein Balali & Alireza Valipour & Edmundas Kazimieras Zavadskas & Zenonas Turskis, 2020. "Multi-Criteria Ranking of Green Materials According to the Goals of Sustainable Development," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(22), pages 1-18, November.
    6. Castán Broto, Vanesa, 2017. "Urban Governance and the Politics of Climate change," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 93(C), pages 1-15.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Carter, Virginia & Derudder, Ben & Henríquez, Cristián, 2021. "Assessing local governments’ perception of the potential implementation of biophilic urbanism in Chile: A latent class approach," Land Use Policy, Elsevier, vol. 101(C).
    2. Peter Brokking & Ulla Mörtberg & Berit Balfors, 2021. "Municipal Practices for Integrated Planning of Nature-Based Solutions in Urban Development in the Stockholm Region," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(18), pages 1-20, September.
    3. Paulina Schiappacasse & Bernhard Müller & Le Thuy Linh, 2019. "Towards Responsible Aggregate Mining in Vietnam," Resources, MDPI, vol. 8(3), pages 1-15, August.
    4. Pina Puntillo, 2023. "Circular economy business models: Towards achieving sustainable development goals in the waste management sector—Empirical evidence and theoretical implications," Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 30(2), pages 941-954, March.
    5. Larue, Louis & Meyer, Camille & Hudon, Marek & Sandberg, Joakim, 2022. "The Ethics of Alternative Currencies," Business Ethics Quarterly, Cambridge University Press, vol. 32(2), pages 299-321, April.
    6. Schlör, Holger & Venghaus, Sandra & Hake, Jürgen-Friedrich, 2018. "The FEW-Nexus city index – Measuring urban resilience," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 210(C), pages 382-392.
    7. Jean-Louis Combes & Alexandru Minea & Pegdéwendé Nestor Sawadogo, 2019. "Assessing the effects of combating illicit financial flows on domestic tax revenue mobilization in developing countries," Post-Print halshs-02315734, HAL.
    8. Marta Marson & Donatella Saccone & Elena Vallino, 2023. "Total trade, cereals trade and undernourishment: new empirical evidence for developing countries," Review of World Economics (Weltwirtschaftliches Archiv), Springer;Institut für Weltwirtschaft (Kiel Institute for the World Economy), vol. 159(2), pages 299-332, May.
    9. Johanne Heesche & Ellen Marie Braae & Gertrud Jørgensen, 2022. "Landscape-Based Transformation of Young Industrial Landscapes," Land, MDPI, vol. 11(6), pages 1-23, June.
    10. Nelson, Ewan & Warren, Peter, 2020. "UK transport decoupling: On track for clean growth in transport?," Transport Policy, Elsevier, vol. 90(C), pages 39-51.
    11. Ibrahim Ari & Muammer Koc, 2018. "Sustainable Financing for Sustainable Development: Understanding the Interrelations between Public Investment and Sovereign Debt," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(11), pages 1-25, October.
    12. R. Ebrahimi & S. Choobchian & H. Farhadian & I. Goli & E. Farmandeh & H. Azadi, 2022. "Investigating the effect of vocational education and training on rural women’s empowerment," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 9(1), pages 1-11, December.
    13. Takala, Tuomo & Brockhaus, Maria & Hujala, Teppo & Tanskanen, Minna & Lehtinen, Ari & Tikkanen, Jukka & Toppinen, Anne, 2022. "Discursive barriers to voluntary biodiversity conservation: The case of Finnish forest owners," Forest Policy and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 136(C).
    14. Abderrahman Yassine & Fatima Bakass, 2022. "Youth’s Poverty and Inequality of Opportunities: Empirical Evidence from Morocco," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 12(1), pages 1-27, December.
    15. Linda K Westman & Vanesa Castán Broto, 2019. "Techno-economic rationalities as a political practice in urban environmental politics in China," Environment and Planning C, , vol. 37(2), pages 277-297, March.
    16. Benjamin Nölting & Bettina König & Anne B. Zimmermann & Antonietta Di Giulio & Martina Schäfer & Flurina Schneider, 2022. "Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic: an opportunity to reflect on sustainability research," Sustainability Nexus Forum, Springer, vol. 30(1), pages 11-27, December.
    17. Rashmi Jaipal, 2017. "Psychology at the Crossroads," Psychology and Developing Societies, , vol. 29(2), pages 125-159, September.
    18. Bárbara Galleli & Elder Semprebon & Joyce Aparecida Ramos dos Santos & Noah Emanuel Brito Teles & Mateus Santos de Freitas-Martins & Raquel Teodoro da Silva Onevetch, 2021. "Institutional Pressures, Sustainable Development Goals and COVID-19: How Are Organisations Engaging?," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(21), pages 1-21, November.
    19. Sætra, Henrik Skaug, 2023. "Generative AI: Here to stay, but for good?," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 75(C).
    20. Alessandro Magrini & Francesca Giambona, 2022. "A Composite Indicator to Assess Sustainability of Agriculture in European Union Countries," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 163(3), pages 1003-1036, October.

    More about this item

    Statistics

    Access and download statistics

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:11:y:2024:i:2:p:454-464. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Dr. Renu Malsaria (email available below). General contact details of provider: https://rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/ .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.