Infrastructure design stage considerations for environmental sustainability in Zambia

Purpose While previous studies have highlighted the importance of incorporating environmental sustainability in building designs, there is a paucity that assess extent to which design teams developing countries consider at stage. Therefore, using Zambia as case study, this study examined infrastructure country Design/methodology/approach The used qualitative research approach structured interviews because are hardly any explored designers incorporate designs countries. data analysed thematically ATLAS.ti software. Findings results show not an important consideration it secondary functional, technical and aesthetic considerations. Environmental considerations also made ad hoc manner when cost-effective for project. Regulatory requirements pertaining protection adhered without cost It was, therefore, theorised make technical, functional during stage ahead Originality/value There investigated whether issues findings practical implications on how can foster avoid generating stock will require resilience adaptation future.