Comparing occupant satisfaction in Green versus Conventional Residential Real Estate in South Africa

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dc.contributor.authorMasotya, Adam
dc.contributor.authorSimbanegavi, Prisca
dc.contributor.authorWeaich, Malcolm
dc.contributor.authorAdewunmi, Yewande
dc.contributor.authorNdlovu, Pride
dc.contributor.authorGethe, Faranani
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-16T18:05:07Z
dc.date.available2024-11-16T18:05:07Z
dc.date.issued2024-09
dc.description.abstractThis study compares occupant satisfaction in green versus conventional residential real estate in South Africa. It investigates the benefits and satisfaction levels related to green developments, particularly in terms of energy savings and socio-economic Impacts. The research aimed to determine if there is a significant difference in occupant satisfaction between green and conventional residential developments. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing stratified random sampling to survey 160 occupants from two developments: Crossberry Central (green) and Little Manhattan (conventional). Data was analysed using the Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon W tests due to non- normal data distribution. The findings indicate that occupants of green developments report significantly higher satisfaction levels. Key areas of satisfaction include air quality, utility savings, and environmental benefits. Green developments demonstrate higher levels of satisfaction regarding reduced utility bills, improved indoor air quality, and contributions to environmental conservation. The study concludes that green residential developments significantly enhance occupant satisfaction compared to conventional housing. This suggests a socio-cultural shift towards valuing sustainable living environments, emphasising the importance of promoting green building practices to improve both environmental and occupant well-being.
dc.description.submitterPM2024
dc.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.identifier.citationMasotya, A., Simbanegavi, P., Weaich, M., Adewunmi, Y., Ndlovu, P., and Gethe, F. (2024) “Comparing Occupant Satisfaction in Green Versus Conventional Residential Real Estate in South Africa”. Smart Cities in Africa for the 21st Century. African Real Estate Society Conference (AfRES), African Real Estate Society. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.14161735.
dc.identifier.isbn978-1-0370-0301-1
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0001-7238-3731
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0002-0318-3370
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0002-4616-6386
dc.identifier.orcid0000-0001-6415-0188
dc.identifier.orcid0009-0000-0015-7567
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10539/42623
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherProceedings of the AfRES 2024 Conference
dc.rights©2024 African Real Estate Society.
dc.rights.holder©The Authors. African Real Estate Society.
dc.schoolSchool of Construction Economics and Management
dc.subjectGreen buildings
dc.subjectOccupant satisfaction
dc.subjectResidential developments
dc.subjectSouth Africa
dc.subject.otherSDG-7: Affordable and clean energy
dc.subject.otherSDG-11: Sustainable cities and communities
dc.titleComparing occupant satisfaction in Green versus Conventional Residential Real Estate in South Africa
dc.typeConference proceeding
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