CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2022 · Vol. 2022, Issue 1

Affordable housing issue: users' perception on the adoption of cargotecture housing in developing economies

Owolabi James, Aigbavboa Clinton, Ogundipe Kunle and Ogunbayo Babatunde

Keywords: Affordable Housing; cargotecture; housing deficit; low-income earners, shipping container

Abstract

The housing deficit in developing countries has been an issue of concern due to the influx of people into the urban centers for employment and a better life. Various housing policies implemented by the government are yet to achieve the affordable housing goals. Based on this background, this study aimed to assess users' perception of the adoption of cargotecture for affordable housing provision in developing economies using Nigeria as a case study. This study conducted a survey using purposive quota sampling techniques among one hundred and thirteen low-income earners in Lagos City, Nigeria. The study findings showed that the factors influencing adoption of cargotecture housing in the study area include reusability value, design flexibility, construction flexibility, and cost-effectiveness compared with conventional materials. The findings also indicated the limiting factors that mitigate the adoption of cargotecture housing as concerns on thermal insulation, limited examples of cargotecture housing, low awareness of cargotecture housing, and concerns about insulation. The study concludes that adopting cargotecture housing could help solve the housing issues, such as deficit, affordability, collapse, pollution, sustainability, flexibility, durability, and delay in completion time. The study recommends that cargotecture houses should be built with the low-income earners in mind with the option of instalmental payment to reduce homelessness.