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Adedeji, J A, Fadamiro, J A and Odeyale, T O (2019) Design toolkits for campus open spaces from post-occupancy evaluations of federal universities in South-west Nigeria. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(02), 296–311.

Charles, S, Vidyaratne, H and Melagoda, D G (2019) Prospects and restraints of green roofs for high-rise buildings in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(02), 246–60.

Fasna, M and Gunatilake, S (2019) Overcoming barriers for building energy efficiency retrofits: insights from hotel retrofits in Sri Lanka. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(02), 277–95.

Jayasena, N S, Mallawaarachchi, H and De Silva, L (2019) Environmental sustainability of facilities management. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(02), 261–76.

Ohueri, C C, Enegbuma, W I and Habil, H (2019) MyCREST embedded framework for enhancing the adoption of green office building development in Sarawak. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(02), 215–30.

Pandithawatta, T, Zainudeen, N and Perera, C (2019) An integrated approach of Lean-Green construction: Sri Lankan perspective. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(02), 200–14.

Shojaei, A, Wang, J and Fenner, A (2019) Exploring the feasibility of blockchain technology as an infrastructure for improving built asset sustainability. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(02), 184–99.

Unuigbe, M, Zulu, S L and Johnston, D (2020) Renewable energy sources and technologies in commercial buildings. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 10(02), 231–45.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Nigeria; Sub-Saharan Africa; Renewable energy; Sustainable building; Commercial building; Grounded Theory Method;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2044-124X
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-11-2018-0151
  • Abstract:
    The purpose of this paper is to explore the perceptions and experiences of building practitioners in the adoption of renewable energy (RE) in commercial buildings in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative methodology was used guided by the principles of the Grounded Theory Method (GTM). Data were collected using in-depth semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of five industry practitioners. Findings Five distinct factors emerged, namely, being compliant, change in mindset, normalising, being autonomous and identity. The research revealed the significance of contextual (cultural) peculiarities and the role identity plays in informing RE adoption. The findings substantiate the significance of RE adoption in the future practice of building practitioners and in ensuring environmental stability within the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) context. Research limitations/implications The study focuses on commercial office buildings and attempts to provide contextual grounding to inform theory generation as part of a wider study. Originality/value This research contributes methodologically and empirically by providing grounded insight into the adoption of RE in commercial buildings. Thereby, enabling a much greater understanding of the issues associated with enhanced promotion and adoption by professionals and stakeholders, which can inform policy interventions. Furthermore, it will benefit further research within the SSA context and provide valuable lessons associated with adopting GTM in construction research.