Architekturtechnik

Abstrakt

A Comparative Review of the Implications of Flooding on Architecture and Planning Policies in the UK and Nigeria

Brisibe WG

Since signing the Kyoto protocol and the Paris accord, several countries have already enacted policies to reduce activities that have contributed to global warming and ultimately climate change. However, some levels of damage has already been done resulting in the manifestation of certain adverse effects such as, increased flooding due to more frequent and continuous rainfall, melting of ice caps and rise in sea level amongst others. With these adverse effects on the increase, buildings and infrastructure have become more vulnerable to enhanced degeneration and possible destruction globally, especially along coastal and low lying communities. As a result of this, some countries have developed policies directly related to architecture, planning and construction, in a bid to save more lives and property in the event of extreme weather conditions such as floods. Some of these policies have been translated into building codes and planning regulations that govern the design and construction of buildings and infrastructure in floodprone areas while others are still at report briefing stage. This study reviews policies enacted by the UK and compares it to what exists in Nigeria so far. It focuses on three key areas in which climate change impacts directly on the built environment. Data for this study was obtained from secondary sources such as policy documents, briefing papers, and reports, Acts, building codes and planning regulations from print and online media.