Smart Device Energy Adaptation: Critical Drivers towards Energy Sustainability in Purpose-Built Student Housing Market in Ghana

Authors

Iruka C. ANUGWO, Durban University of TechnologyFollow
Miller W. Appau, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South AfricaFollow
Elvis Attakora-Amaniampong, SD Dombo University for Business and Integrated Development Studies, Wa, Ghana.Follow
Jachike C. Anugwo, Department of Planning, Operation and Maintenance, Olam OK Foods, Lagos, NigeriaFollow

Abstract

The high demand and energy consumption in student housing raise significant financial, social, environmental, and organizational concerns in achieving sustainability. This study assesses the critical drivers of smart energy adaptation among Purpose-Built student housing in Ghana. The study used a quantitative research method, whilst 225 questionnaire surveys were distributed among the student housing investors (through Public-Private Partnership) within eight public tertiary and technical universities in Ghana. The study findings uncovered eight energy devices used in student housing in Ghana, which were classified into entertainment, cooking, learning, ventilation, heating, laundry, consumer electronics, and personal grooming appliances. Thus, a 59%, 25%, and 17% energy appliance use rate as personal and academic appliances, cooking and heating, and laundry and entertainment devices, respectively. The study findings further revealed that the most critical drivers for the adoption of smart energy devices in student housing in Ghana are operational, energy security, innovation, and social purposes. The correlation of these drivers displayed a high eigenvalue value greater than 0.5, which indicates significance for adapting to smart energy devices. The study concluded that a meaningful understanding of the adaptation and acceptance of smart energy devices from a student housing perspective and their relevance to smart energy device designers and practitioners is critically important for achieving energy sustainability and optimal building performance.

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Primary U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Affordable and Clean Energy - - Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Secondary U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Quality Education - - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Primary CIB Task Group OR Working commission

W116 – Smart and Sustainable Built Environments

Secondary CIB Task Group OR Working commission

W098 – Intelligent and Responsive Buildings

Recommended Citation

ANUGWO, Iruka C.; Appau, Miller W.; Attakora-Amaniampong, Elvis; and Anugwo, Jachike C. (2025) "Smart Device Energy Adaptation: Critical Drivers towards Energy Sustainability in Purpose-Built Student Housing Market in Ghana," CIB Conferences: Vol. 1 Article 388.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7771/3067-4883.1001