Boosting Land Ownership for Nigerian Women Through the Provision of Sustainable Prefabricated Homes

Abstract

This study examines the prospects of increasing land ownership for Nigerian women using prefabricated housing. Using theoretical data from desk research and case studies on innovative prefabrication samples, the study qualitatively investigates moribund attitudes to land ownership by women and proposes viable retention strategies for redress through the conception of prototyped prefabricated homes. The study reveals the conversion of locally available materials and low-carbon eco-friendly waste into sustainable prefabrication components potentially reduces building costs to support women’s land ownership and retention. The study seeks to expand existing prefabricated building practices in Nigeria; and raise awareness among architectural think-tanks and prefabrication providers about advances in prefabrication production for the convenience of potential women landowners. The study recommends the dissemination of findings to designers, prefabrication providers, housing policy-makers and housing study researchers who are working to make the ownership of land assets more inclusive for women.