Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Eco-Friendly Construction Materials Among Women Builders in Nairobi: A Two-Year Case Study

Geraldina Okoth, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Mwihaki Ndege, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Miriam Kibogo, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Oscar Kiunjura, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18721145
Published: April 20, 2000

Abstract

Eco-friendly construction materials have gained increasing attention for their environmental benefits and health impacts in urban areas, particularly among women builders who often face challenges with traditional building practices. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including interviews, focus groups, and observational studies among a sample of 50 women builders from various neighborhoods in Nairobi. Women builders reported significant challenges with cost and access to eco-friendly materials but also noted improved health benefits and community support as key motivators for adoption. The most common eco-materials used were bamboo and recycled aggregate. The findings underscore the need for targeted policy interventions focusing on material availability, affordability, and awareness campaigns to accelerate the transition to sustainable building practices among women builders in Nairobi. Policy recommendations include subsidies for eco-friendly materials, community engagement programmes, and education initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable construction methods.

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Geraldina Okoth, Mwihaki Ndege, Miriam Kibogo, Oscar Kiunjura (2000). Eco-Friendly Construction Materials Among Women Builders in Nairobi: A Two-Year Case Study. African Entrepreneurship Journal, Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18721145

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Sustainable DevelopmentUrban PlanningGender StudiesConstruction ManagementMaterial ScienceEcological EngineeringSustainability Practices

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