Jegede O. Foluke and Adekunle E. Boluwatife
The adoption of container architecture for public buildings in Nigeria presents an innovative approach to addressing infrastructure needs, offering potential benefits such as cost-efficiency, modularity, and environmental sustainability; however, its implementation remains limited despite its documented advantages. This paper explores the perspectives of building professionals on the adoption of container-based construction for public projects in Nigeria to understand the factors hindering adoption and to recommend practical solutions. Employing a qualitative research approach, purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used to identify professionals with direct experience in container architecture. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with six industry experts, and thematic analysis was applied to extract key insights. Findings reveal critical factors influencing adoption, including climatic factors, cost concerns, technical know-how, and general perception. The study also highlights the need for success stories, improved technical knowledge through experimentation, and increased public awareness to facilitate wider acceptance. The research contributes to the discourse on alternative building technologies by offering practical recommendations for integrating container architecture into Nigeria’s public infrastructure sector.