Abstract:
According to current estimates, a variety of indoor activities like heating, cooking, cooling, lighting and other
electrical activities are energy intensive with associated GHG emission. This paper therefore aims at
investigating building related and household activities as contributory factors to global warming, climate change
and environmental pollution. The study is a survey based research and involves the distribution of 120 structured
questionnaires to households in Ifako area (which is a neighbourhood in Shomolu Local Government Area) of
Lagos out of which 89 (74%) were returned for analysis. In addition 30 structured questionnaires were
distributed to practicing estate surveyors in Lagos metropolis to ascertain their level of awareness of climate
change and sustainability.
Findings from the study indicate that household activities are likely to trigger environmental problems like
global warming and climate change. 72% of households still use incandescent bulbs while 91% use petrol
generators (some of which are substandard) for power supply. It recommends improvement in power supply and
better energy efficient practices amongst households
