The improvement of energy efficiency in aviation and air cargo public facilities in Nigeria: a call for policy and supportive regulatory frameworks

• Autorzy: Musa Abdullahi Imam , Adebakin Taiwo Ezekiel , Paul Salisu Ojonemi , Okolie Chekwume Anthony

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.20858/sjsutst.2025.127.11

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study explores the assessment of design strategies to improve energy efficiency in aviation facilities. The energy that Nigerian civil aviation sector facilities consume is substantial, with considerable implications for operational costs and environmental impact. This research investigates energy consumption patterns, evaluates the effectiveness of current design strategies and technologies, and identifies specific challenges hindering optimal energy efficiency. The study employs secondary data to study various aviation facilities. Findings reveal that while advanced building materials, passive design principles, and energy-efficient technologies have been adopted to some extent, significant variability exists in their implementation. The paper pinpointed major identifiable challenges that were not far-fetched from lack of awareness to high initial costs, and insufficient regulatory frameworks. The impact of these design strategies on indoor air quality and thermal comfort is also analyzed, highlighting improvements in occupant comfort and satisfaction in facilities with robust energy-efficient practices. The study concludes with recommendations for enhancing regulatory frameworks, increasing awareness and training, promoting financial incentives, and adopting integrated design approaches. These insights aim to guide industry stakeholders, policymakers, and researchers in advancing energy efficiency and sustainability in aviation facilities.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

air cargo; aviation facilities; energy challenges; design strategies; energy efficiency

PL

transport lotniczy; infrastruktura lotnicza; wyzwania energetyczne; strategie projektowe; efektywność energetyczna

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Transport / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: z. 127
• Strony: 189--202
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 64 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Musa Abdullahi Imam

• Department of Architecture, College of Environmental Sciences, Bells University of Technology, Ota

• https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2419-1179

autor

Adebakin Taiwo Ezekiel

• Department of Architecture, College of Environmental Sciences, Bells University of Technology, Ota

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6642-6149

autor

Paul Salisu Ojonemi

• Faculty of Social Sciences, Public Administration & Local Government Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9690-1852

autor

Okolie Chekwume Anthony

• Department of Public Administration and Local Government, Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria Nsukka

• https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9159-3894

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