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Towards the development of a framework for incorporating sustainability education in the built environment curriculum (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Ekundayo, D., Udeaja, C., Gyau, K., & Higham, A. (2018, September). Towards the development of a framework for incorporating sustainability education in the built environment curriculum. Presented at 4th Sustainable Ecological Engineering Design for Society (SEEDS) Conference, Dublin Institue of Technology

Many proponents believe that there is a linkage between the green agenda and built environment (BE) education. It is increasingly recognised that the BE education curriculum should incorporate sustainability and produce graduates that are confident o... Read More about Towards the development of a framework for incorporating sustainability education in the built environment curriculum.

Urban development and governance in Nigeria : challenges, opportunities and policy direction (2018)
Journal Article
Gyau, K. (2018). Urban development and governance in Nigeria : challenges, opportunities and policy direction. International Development Planning Review, 40(1), 27-49. https://doi.org/10.3828/idpr.2018.1

Volumes of literature discourse illuminate several weaknesses of Nigeria’s urban planning and governance system particularly in the face of rapid urbanisation, and rising levels of urban poverty and informality. However, these literature discourses o... Read More about Urban development and governance in Nigeria : challenges, opportunities and policy direction.

Sources and reliability of property market information for property valuation practice in Ghana (2017)
Journal Article
Baffour Awuah, K., Gyamfi-Yeboah, F., Proverbs, D., & Lamond, J. (2017). Sources and reliability of property market information for property valuation practice in Ghana. Property Management, 35(4), 448-466. https://doi.org/10.1108/PM-05-2016-0019

Purpose Adequate reliable property market data are critical to the production of professional and ethical valuations as well as better real estate transaction decision-making. However, the availability of reliable property market information repres... Read More about Sources and reliability of property market information for property valuation practice in Ghana.

The role of task complexity in valuation errors analysis in a developing real estate market (2017)
Journal Article
Baffour Awuah, K., & Gyamfi-Yeboah, F. (2017). The role of task complexity in valuation errors analysis in a developing real estate market. Journal of Property Research, 34(1), 54-76. https://doi.org/10.1080/09599916.2017.1315444

The real estate valuation literature on sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) shows a growing concern over valuation errors, especially wide variation in valuations. Although there have been increased business and investment activities in the last decade or more... Read More about The role of task complexity in valuation errors analysis in a developing real estate market.

The valuation tool user guide : monetizing Cradle to Cradle® (2014)
Report
Ankrah, N., Manu, E., Hammond, F., Gyau, K., Hingorani, N., & Wood, P. (2014). The valuation tool user guide : monetizing Cradle to Cradle®

This User Guide outlines the object, scope and expected deliverables from the Valuation Tool component of the Cradle to Cradle® C2C BIZZ project. It describes the compendium of subtools that have been developed comprising: i) overview of funding too... Read More about The valuation tool user guide : monetizing Cradle to Cradle®.

Evolution and development of urban land use planning: analysis from human action theory perspective (2014)
Journal Article
Gyau, K., Hammond, F., Booth, C., & Lamond, J. (2014). Evolution and development of urban land use planning: analysis from human action theory perspective. Theoretical and Empirical Researches in Urban Management (Print), 9(2), 35-67

While numerous literature discuss urban land use planning theory, it is still unclear the framework that should drive planning practice signifying the need for further interrogation of the subject. This work analyses evolution and development of pl... Read More about Evolution and development of urban land use planning: analysis from human action theory perspective.

Prognosis of land title formalization in urban Ghana : the myth and reality of awareness and relevance (2013)
Journal Article
Gyau, K., & Hammond, F. (2013). Prognosis of land title formalization in urban Ghana : the myth and reality of awareness and relevance. African studies quarterly, 14(1 & 2), 55-75

While land title formalization is still useful in sub-Saharan Africa, Ghana like many other countries in the sub-region, continues to experience low rate of compliance with the legal title formalization requirement. This is in spite of over a century... Read More about Prognosis of land title formalization in urban Ghana : the myth and reality of awareness and relevance.

The cost of land title formalisation in Ghana (2013)
Journal Article
Gyau, K., Hammond, F., & Lamond, J. (2013). The cost of land title formalisation in Ghana. Property Management, 31(5), 389-403. https://doi.org/10.1108/PM-01-2013-0004

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess cost of land title formalisation in Ghana from the standpoint of individual land/property owners with the view to suggesting a cost-effective means for title formalisation in the country. Design/met... Read More about The cost of land title formalisation in Ghana.

Determinants of low land use planning regulation compliance rate in Ghana (2013)
Journal Article
Baffour Awuah, K., & Hammond, F. (2014). Determinants of low land use planning regulation compliance rate in Ghana. Habitat International, 41, 17-23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.habitatint.2013.06.002

The connection between efficient land use and economic development is widely known. Land use planning could thus be effectively leveraged in the fight against poverty in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). To do so, the prescriptions of land use regulations mu... Read More about Determinants of low land use planning regulation compliance rate in Ghana.

Beyond sustainable buildings : eco-efficiency to eco-effectiveness through cradle-to-cradle design. Paper presented at Sustainable Building Conference, Coventry University, UK. (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Ankrah, N., Manu, E., Hammond, F., Gyau, K., & Tannahill, K. (2013, July). Beyond sustainable buildings : eco-efficiency to eco-effectiveness through cradle-to-cradle design. Paper presented at Sustainable Building Conference, Coventry University, UK. Presented at Sustainable Building Conference, Coventry, UK

Sustainable building development focuses on achieving buildings that meet performance and functionality requirements with minimum adverse impact on the environment. Such eco-efficiency strategies are however not feasible for achieving long-term econo... Read More about Beyond sustainable buildings : eco-efficiency to eco-effectiveness through cradle-to-cradle design. Paper presented at Sustainable Building Conference, Coventry University, UK..

Urbanisation and climate change (2012)
Book Chapter
Hammond, F., Gyau, K., & Adiaba, S. (2012). Urbanisation and climate change. In C. Booth, F. Hammond, J. Lamond, & D. Proverbs (Eds.), Solutions to Climate Change Challenges in the Built Environment. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing / Wiley

Urban land use planning in Ghana : a policy input discussion (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Gyau, K., Hammond, F., Booth, C., & Lamond, J. (2011, July). Urban land use planning in Ghana : a policy input discussion. Presented at West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, British Council, Accra, Ghana

While the weakness of extant urban land use planning system in Ghana is not in doubt it is uncertain whether current planning reforms could address the fundamental issues that underpin the ailing planning system. This work as part of an ongoing study... Read More about Urban land use planning in Ghana : a policy input discussion.