Integrating alternative technologies to improve built environment sustainability in Africa: Nexus of energy and water

摘要: The purpose of this paper is to review extant literature and provide perspectives on approaches enhancing built environment sustainability in Africa. There a mismatch between global societal resources the increasing demand for natural resources. consequences are prevalent many African countries, causing need implement as matter cause.,Little research has been undertaken date with focus environmental With mind was through series incremental steps. It began an initial review, before developing exploratory development phases. process culminated refined presented.,The finds that different approach required achieve sustainable developed clear difference terms its application observed Northern Southern hemispheres. Current energy water crisis facing Africa brought fore evaluation provided systems being used ameliorate effects. study explores range technological solutions appropriate consideration context. also examines barriers be overcome facilitate widespread use suggested Africa.,This lens. highlights importance contextual factors inhibiting uptake solutions. offers number recommendations future encourage long-term more specifically Sub-Saharan region.