*Perspective Chapter: Imperative of Nigerian Demographics for Green Housing DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.108794*

labor force. The skilled and unskilled construction workers are rendered unemployed. The implication on the economy of the rural areas are less desirable and better imagined.

A green-housing refers to the building practices and process that are in tandem with green building principles. A green building is that which is a building which its construction and subsequent operation has minimum negative impact on the environment [14]. The construction and lifetime operation assure healthiest possible environment, it represents the most efficient and least disruptive use of land, water, energy and resources. Since the enactment of the Brundtland's commission in 1984, the world has been very concerned about achieving sustainable development. Sustainable development according to the commission is the one that meets the need of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs. The green building Process helps in Reducing Energy consumption without sacrificing comfort levels, reduces Waste generation due to recycling/reuse, reduces Pollution and minimizes loads Carbon Footprint. With the reported 50% Energy saving and up to 40% Water savings, green building for Nigeria will help in providing adequate low-income housing units much desired. To ensure compliance and a frame work for sustainable housing development, the world green building council sets out some basic green parameters for a green building. These are referred to as green building requirements. In compliance with these principles, various countries set up their green building assessment or rating tools. These are used as benchmarks to ensure adequate implementation of green building principles. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of such rating tools. The LEED is most widely accepted and used due to its ease of adaptation. The LEED certification system have seven impact factors [12]. Nigeria is yet to have her own certification tools. However, efforts have been made by the government to ensure housing development in the country are sustainable.
