Leveraging Adaptive Building Forms to Enhance Operational Efficiency in Selected Four-Star Hotels in Lagos, Nigeria
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This study investigates the effects of adaptive building forms on operational efficiency, energy performance, and guest satisfaction in four-star hotels, focusing on Lagos, Nigeria. Specifically, it examines how adaptive designs, such as energy-efficient technologies, passive cooling, and flexible spatial configurations, help to minimize operational costs and enhance sustainability. The study highlights challenges in implementing these forms, including high initial costs, regulatory impediments, and a lack of technical expertise. Case studies from Four Points by Sheraton Lagos, Radisson Blu Hotel Ikeja, and Lagos Marriott Hotel demonstrate notable energy savings, including up to 51.85% in energy efficiency improvements. However, these results are based on POE data and limited to the studied sites. The paper provides recommendations for incorporating adaptive building forms, including policy suggestions for financial incentives, capacity-building efforts, and regulatory updates. The findings emphasize the need for a collaborative approach to overcoming current barriers and improving sustainability in the hospitality sector.
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Cornelius O. Adio, Caleb University, Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria.
Department of Architecture,
College of Postgraduate Studies.
Oluwatoyin O. Ajayi, Caleb University, Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria.
Department of Architecture,
College of Postgraduate Studies.
Adedeji S. Daramola, Caleb University, Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria.
Department of Architecture,
College of Postgraduate Studies.
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