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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.

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..

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.