Professionals’ views of vernacular building materials and techniques for green building delivery in Ghana
Vernacular architecture is associated with numerous advantages. However, its adoption in the development of sustainable buildings is not appreciated. This paper examines professionals’ views of vernacular building materials and techniques for green building delivery in Ghana. A questionnaire survey...
Main Authors: | Kofi Agyekum, Ernest Kissi, James Cofie Danku |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-07-01
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Series: | Scientific African |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227620301629 |
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