Prof. Daniel Yaw Addai Duah

Associate Professor


Dept: Architecture
Rm 416 New Studio Block
Department of Architecture
Faculty of Built Environment
College of Art and Built Environment
KNUST - Kumasi

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Research Areas/Interests

Afro-Green Architecture, Planning and sustainable construction materials Barrierfree Communities and Smart Cities Urban and Rural Planning for Commu...~more

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Publications

    Refereed Journal Articles

    Mosner-Ansong, K.F., Duah, D.Y.A., Amos-Abanyie, S.et al. Force and motivation Nexus; a two-tier integrated framework for sustainable electric energy related behaviour change in Sub-Sahara African households. Discov Energy 5, 14 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43937-025-00076-6

    Hollmen, S.H., Marful, A.B., Niskanen, T., Duah, D.Y.A., Manful, E., Pitkanen, M. (2025). Kumasi trees – Project of the Hearts. Decolonial Strategies for Advancing Urban Greenery in a Sub-Saharan City. International Planning Studies, 1-16, 2025.

    Danquah, J.A., Duah, D., Marful, A.B., and Panta, M. (2024). Redefining Inclusion, Accessibility and Perception of Persons with Disability Through the Lens of Architectural Education. Ghana Journal of Science, 65 (2), 100 – 121, 2024.

    Danquah, J.A., Duah, D., Marful, A.B., and Panta, M. (2024). Barrier-Free Education for All: Investigating Stakeholder Perceptions and Challenges in Ghanaian Universities. Ghana Journal of Science, 65 (2), 122 – 138, 2024.

    Anzagira, L.F., Duah, D.Y.A., Badu, E., Simpeh, E.K., Marful, A. B., and Amos-Abanyie, S. (2024). Structural Equation Modelling of the Critical Barriers Influencing the Adoption of Green Building Concepts and Technologies in Ghana. Journal of Responsible Consumption, 1(1), 229 – 259, 2024.

    Safo, L.K.A., Duah, D.Y.A., Liwur, S. B., and Marful, A. B. (2024). Civic Administrative Centers in the Northern and Southern Cities of Ghana: Assessing their State and Locational Distribution and the Implications for Urban Growth and Land Demand. Land Use Policy, 143, 107 – 199, 2024.

    Frimpong, I. T. A.O., Duah, D.Y.A., Marful, A. B., Kwofie, T.E., & Offei-Nketia, J. K. (2024). Faded Memories: The Role of Design in Enhancing the Quality of Life of Persons Living with Dementia. Cogent Gerontology, 3:1, 2308838, DOI: 10.1080/28324897.2024.2308838

    Safo, L. K. A., Duah, D.Y.A., & Liwur, S. B. (2024). Sustainable Architectural Design and Land-use Application to Civic Centers in Ghana: The Case of Damongo. Urban, Planning and Transport Research, 12:1, 2290055, DOI: 10.1080/21650020.2023.2290055

    Mosner-Ansong, K. F., Duah, D., Amos-Abanyie, S., & Baffoe-Ashun, A.I. (2024). Energy Efficiency Awareness and Assertiveness in Sub-Saharan Africa Households: The Case of Ghana. Energy for Sustainable Development, 79, 2024, 101415, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2024.101415, Elsevier

    Kwofie, T. E., Addy, M.N., Duah, D.Y.A., Aigbavboa, C.O., Owusu, E.B., & Olympio, G.F. (2024). Decision Support Factors Evaluative Model for Affordable PPP Public Housing Delivery in Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology. DOI: 10.1108/JETD-05-2023-0198. Emerald Publishing Limited.

    Simpeh, E.K., Akoto, M., Mensah, H., Ahadzie, D.K., Duah, D.Y.A., & Reney, N.A. (2024). Field Diagnosis of the Criteria for Selecting Affordable Housing in Less Developed Countries: Evidence from Homeowners and Renters in Ghana. Urbanization, Sustainability and Society, 1 (1), 18-36. Emerald Publishing Limited.

    Dadzoe, F., Addy, M., Duah, D.Y.A., Adesi, M. (2024). Towards a Circular Economy: Knowledge-Attitude Gap Between Demand and Supply-Side Operators on Green Building Construction in Ghana. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 13 (4), 763-779, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-03-2022-0048

    Ampadu-Asiamah, A.D., Amos-Abanyie, S., Duah, D.Y.A., Botchway, E.A., & Gyimah, K.A. (2023). Assessment Framework for IEQ of Classrooms in Basic Schools in Ghana – Review of Data Collection Methods. Journal of Science and Technology, 41(3) (2023), 97-113. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/just.v41i3.8.

    Kwofie, T. E., Duah, D. Y. A., Addy, M. N., Amos-Abanyie, S., Afeke, S., Aigbavboa, C.O., and Afram, S. O. (2023). Sustainability Literacy Level Among Real Estate Developers Towards Sustain Ability Performance Optimization in Housing Delivery in Ghana. Environment, Development and Sustainability, Manuscript Number ENVI-D-22-04496R3, Springer Nature

    Dok-Yen, D.M., Duah, D.Y.A., and Addy, M.N. (2023). Frugal Innovation a Game Changer to Sustainable Affordable Housing: A Bibliometrics and Systematic Review. International review for Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development, C: Planning and Design Implementation, 11(2) (2023), pp. 199-221

    Marful, A. B., Kornyo, O., Asante, M., Opoku, R., Duah, D.Y.A., Tei-Partey, B. (2023). Integration of Advanced Metering Infrastructure for Mini-Grid Solar PV Systems in Off-Grid Rural Communities (SoAMIRural). Sustainability 2023, 15, 7526. https;//doi.org/10.3390/su15097526

    Marful, A.B., Adzah, E., Nunoo, F.K.N., Duah, D.Y.A., and Anane-Antwi, E. (2023). Exploring Street Graphics: Strategies and Challenges for City Branding in Kumasi, Ghana. Cogent Arts & Humanities, 10:1, 2206235, DOI: 10.1080/23311983.2023.2206235.

    Kissi, E., Babon-Ayeng, P., Aigbavboa, C., Duah, D., Danquah-Smith, E., and Tannor, R. A. (2023). Examining Green Road Construction Components: The Case of Ghana. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/BEPAM-08-2022-0120

    Anzagira, L. F., Duah, D., Badu, E., Simpeh, E.K., Amos-Abanyie, S., and Marful, A. (2022). Application of Green Building Concepts and Technologies for Sustainable Building Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Case of Ghana. Open House International, 47 (3), 408-427. Emerald Publishing House. DOI: 10.1108/OHI-02-2022-0054

    Anzagira, L.F., Duah, D., Badu, E., Simpeh, E.K., Marful, A.B. (2022). Stimulation Strategies to Promote Green Building Uptake in Developing Countries: The Case of Ghana. Journal of Engineering, Design, and Technology., DOI: 10.1108?JEDT-12-2021-0719.

    Marful, A. B., Danquah, J. A., Ansah, M., Ben-Smith, P., and Duah, D. (2022). Design Thinking as an Effective Tool for Architectural Pedagogy: Challenges and Benefits for Ghanaian Schools. Cogent Arts & Humanities, 9:1, 2051828, DOI: 10.1080/23311983.2022.2051828

    Duah, D.Y.A., Plummer, A., Danquah, J.A., and Marful, A. B. (2022). Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Environments – The Case of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Ghana. Disability and International Development, (Themes: Inclusive Work) 33. Jahrgang/Ausgabe 1/2022/33nd Year/Issue 1/2022

    Anzagira, L. F., Duah, D. Y., Badu, E. (2021). Awareness and Application of Green Building Concepts by Construction Industry Stakeholders of Sub-Saharan African Countries. Journal of Sustainable Development Studies, 14(2021) (2)

    Ampratwum, G., Agyekum, K., Adinyira, E., & Duah, D. (2021). A Framework for the Implementation of Green Certification of Buildings in Ghana. International Journal of Construction Management, 21:12,1263-1277, DOI: 1080/15623599.2019.1613207

    Anzagira, L. F., Badu, E., & Duah, D. (2019). Towards an Uptake Framework for the Green Building Concept in Ghana: A Theoretical Review. International Journal on Proceedings of Science and Technology, 57–76.

    Anzagira, L. F., Badu, E., & Duah, D. (2019). A Conceptual Framework for the Uptake of the Green Building Concept in Ghana. Scientific African, Vol. 6, November 2019,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00191, 1-11.

    Agyekum, K., Adinyira, E., Baiden, B., Ampratwum, G., & Duah, D. (2019). Barriers to the Adoption of Green Certification of Buildings: A Thematic Analysis of Verbatim Comments from Built Environment Professionals. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, Vol. 17 No 5, 1035-1055. Emerald Publishing Limited.

    Marful, A. B., Danquah, J.A., Duah, D. & Oppong, R. A. (2019). Towards a Smart-Cultural Peri-Urban Community: The Case of Kyebi, Ghana. Published in ISOCARP REVIEW 15 entitled: Planning for a Metropolitan Area. Copyright 2019 – International Society of City and Regional Planners; ISBN: 978-90-75524-628. (isocarp.org).

    Mosner-Ansong, K.F. & Duah, D. (2018). The Seasonal Effects of Weather on Residential Electric Energy Usage. Journal of Energy and Resource Management (JENRM), 2018 – Sept 27.

    Mosner-Ansong, K. F., & Duah, D. (2018). Occupants’ Perceptions on Indoor Comfort as a Key Factor in Residential Energy Use. Journal of Energy and Natural Resource Management (JENRM), 1(2).https://doi.org/10.26796/jenrm.v1i2.136.

    Mosner-Ansong, K. F., and Duah, D. (2018). The Building Occupants’ Factor in Reducing Electric Energy Wastage in Ghanaian Residential Homes- A Critical Review. International Journal of Technology and Entrepreneurship Vol. 1, Issue 1, June 2018, pp. 138-152.

    Duah, D., & Syal, M. G. M. (2017). Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 22(4), [4017025]. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000342.

    Danquah, J. A., Duah, D., and Marful, A. B. (2017). Sustainable Practices in Real Estate Housing in Ghana: Perception of Occupants. RISUS - Journal on Innovation and Sustainability, 8(4) - 2017 ISSN: 2179-3565. http://dx.doi.org/10.24212/2179-3565.2017v8i4p98-113.

    Duah, D. and Syal, M. (2016). Intelligent Decision Support System for Home Energy Retrofit Adoption. International Journal of Sustainable Built Environment. Vol. 5(2), 620-634. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsbe.2016.05.003

    Duah, D., Ford, K., Syal, M. G. M. (2016). Role of Expert Knowledge in Home Energy Retrofits. International Journal of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, 5(2), March 2016, 185-195.

    Syal, S.,Duah, , Samuel, S., Mazor, M., Mo, Y. and Cyr, T. (2014). Information Framework for An Intelligent DSS For Home Energy Retrofits. JOURNAL OF CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT, 140 (1).

    Duah, D. Y. A.,Ford, K., Syal, M. (2014). Expert Knowledge Elicitation for Decision-Making in Home Energy Retrofits. Structural SurveyJOURNAL OF BUILDING PATHOLOGY AND REFURBISHMENT, 32(5), pp. 377–395. Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

    Duah, D.Y.A. (2013). Key Factors in Constructability Success: Perception of Construction Professionals in Developing Countries.THE PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTOR. The American Institute of Constructors, 37(02).

    Samuel Amos-Abanyie, Michael Poku-Boansi & Daniel Yaw Addai Duah (2012). Improving Ramp Design as a Barrier-Free Access in Public Buildings in the Kumasi Metropolitan Area, Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa. 14 No. 1. pp 170 – 184.

    Pillai, G., Syal, M., Hastak, Ofei-Amoh, K. R., and Duah, D. (2012). Health Performance Criteria Framework for Homes. American Institute of Constructors, Journal of the American Institute of Professional Constructors. April 2012, Volume 36, No. 1.

    Amos-Abanyie, S., Poku-Boansi, M., and Duah, D. (2012). Improving Ramp Design as a Barrier-Free Access in Public Buildings in the Kumasi Metropolitan Area, Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa. Volume 14, No.1, 2012. ISSN: 1520-5509, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania.

    Duah, D. Y. A., Amos-Abanyie, S., and Poku-Boansi, M. (2011). The Urban Poor and the Excesses of Rents: Evidence from Kumasi, Ghana. Journal of Science Engineering and Technology.[jsetjournals.org.ng/?p=604I]

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    Books, Book Chapters, and Technical Reports

    1. Daniel Y. A. Duah, Maria Panta, Titus Ebenezer Kwofie, Nana Agyemang Cobbinah, Dennis Bandoh, & Alexander Boakye Marful (2025). Reimagining the Future of our Rural Communities: Circularity, Entrepreneurship, Resilience, Partnership. The Case of Takyikrom and its Neighbouring Communities. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi – Ghana, College of Art and Built Environment, Department of Architecture.

      Kwofie, T.E., Duah, D.Y.A., Addy, M.N., Aigbavboa, C., and Amos-Abanyie, S. (2023). Collaborative Flow of Work in the Construction Industry in Emerging Debates in the Construction Industry, Routledge.

      Oppong, R.A., Plummer, A., Marful, A. B., Duah, D.Y.A., Danquah, J. (Eds) (2022). Guideline: Inclusive Architectural Design Concepts and Strategies for Technical Vocational Education Training. University Printing Press, UPK, KNUST.

      Panta, M., Agyei Danquah, J., Duah, D., & Marful, A. (2023). Rethinking the Curriculum in Architectural Education in a Global Habitat: The Case of the Trans-African Dialogues Series. World Congress of Architects, 769-781, Springer International Publishing

      Duah, D. Y. A., Marful, A.B., Danquah, J.A., Amoah, M., Baffoe-Ashun, I., Bekoe, I., and Akuffo, C. (2022). Background, pp 12-17. In Oppong, R.A., Plummer, A., Marful, A. B., Duah, D.Y.A., Danquah, J. (2022). Guideline: Inclusive Architectural Design Concepts and Strategies for Technical Vocational Education Training. University Printing Press, UPK, KNUST.

      Plummer, A., Duah, D. Y. A., Danquah, J.A., Akuffo, C., and Adu-Gyamfi, A. (2022). Variety of User Groups and TVET, pp 26-31. In Oppong, R.A., Plummer, A., Marful, A. B., Duah, D.Y.A., Danquah, J. (2022). Guideline: Inclusive Architectural Design Concepts and Strategies for Technical Vocational Education Training. University Printing Press, UPK, KNUST.

      Plummer, A., Duah, D. Y. A., Danquah, J.A., Baffoe-Ashun, I., Amoah, M., and Akuffo, C. (2022). Inclusive Architectural Design – Concepts and Strategies, pp 44-55. In Oppong, R.A., Plummer, A., Marful, A. B., Duah, D.Y.A., Danquah, J. (2022). Guideline: Inclusive Architectural Design Concepts and Strategies for Technical Vocational Education Training. University Printing Press, UPK, KNUST.

      Plummer, A., Duah, D. Y. A., Danquah, J.A., Baffoe-Ashun, I., and Akuffo, C. (2022). Accessible TVETS, pp 56-67. In Oppong, R.A., Plummer, A., Marful, A. B., Duah, D.Y.A., Danquah, J. (2022). Guideline: Inclusive Architectural Design Concepts and Strategies for Technical Vocational Education Training. University Printing Press, UPK, KNUST.

      Plummer, A., Duah, D. Y. A., Bekoe, I., Baffoe-Ashun, I., Amoah, M., and Akuffo, C. (2022). Special Facilities and Functional Areas, pp 68-89. In Oppong, R.A., Plummer, A., Marful, A. B., Duah, D.Y.A., Danquah, J. (2022). Guideline: Inclusive Architectural Design Concepts and Strategies for Technical Vocational Education Training. University Printing Press, UPK, KNUST.

      Marful, A. B.., Duah, D. Y. A., Plummer, A., and Danquah, J.A. (2022). Checklist – Rating System, pp 90-101. In Oppong, R.A., Plummer, A., Marful, A. B., Duah, D.Y.A., Danquah, J. (2022). Guideline: Inclusive Architectural Design Concepts and Strategies for Technical Vocational Education Training. University Printing Press, UPK, KNUST.

      Duah, D. Y. A., Marful, A. B., and Plummer, A. (2022). The Way Forward, pp 102-109. In Oppong, R.A., Plummer, A., Marful, A. B., Duah, D.Y.A., Danquah, J. (2022). Guideline: Inclusive Architectural Design Concepts and Strategies for Technical Vocational Education Training. University Printing Press, UPK, KNUST.

      Marful, A. B., Danquah, J.A., Duah, D. & Oppong, R. A. (2019). Towards a Smart-Cultural Peri-Urban Community: The Case of Kyebi, Ghana. Published in ISOCARP REVIEW 15 entitled: Planning for a Metropolitan Area. Copyright 2019 – International Society of City and Regional Planners; ISBN: 978-90-75524-628. (www.isocarp.org).

      Syal, M., Diffendal, J., Duah, D. (2014). Change Order Guidelines for Electrical and Low Voltage Contractors. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). ELECTRI International – The Foundation for Electrical Construction, Inc. Available at: http://www.electri.org/research/change-order-guidelines-electrical-and-low-voltage-contractors

      Syal, M., Ofei-Amoh, R. K., Duah, D., Cyr, T., and Korkmaz, S. (2012). Smart Grid: Installation and Construction Management Aspects for Electrical Contractors. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). ELECTRI International – The Foundation for Electrical Construction, Inc. Available at: http://www.electri.org/research/smart-grid-installation-and-construction-management-aspects-electrical-contractors

      Syal, M.G. & Duah, D.Y.A. (2012). Construction Project Management, in Civil Engineering, [Eds. Kiyoshi Horikawa, Qizhong Guo], in Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), Developed under the Auspices of the UNESCO, EOLSS Publishers, Oxford, UK, http://www.eolss.net

       

    Conferences/Seminars and Workshops

    1. Duah, D.Y.A. (2025). Best practices in managing partnerships in higher education institutions using the KNUST example. EuroTech Partner Days at the Technical University of Munich, Garching Campus, Germany. May 21, 2025.

      D.Y.A. Duah, and A. Plümmer (2025). Guideline on Inclusive Architectural Design Concepts and Strategies for TEVT. ATUPA Annual International Conference, Berlin, Germany.

      Agyapong, A., Duah, D.Y.A., Antwi-Agyei, P., Honyenuga, B.Q. (2025). Universities as a Catalyst for Sustainability: Education, Innovation, and Community Impact. Panel session at third biennial Ann and Jack Graves Foundation International Conference on Sustainability at the KNUST Business School on January 15, 2025.

      Duah, D.Y.A. (2024). How can Universities Embed Global Mindsets in their Comprehensive Development: KNUST Case. Panelist at 1st International Partnership Conference at the University of Leeds, UK on Thursday December 5, 2024.

      Duah, D.Y.A. (2024). Challenges of the Educational System of African Universities and Future Perspectives. 8th Congress of University Coordination for Development Cooperation (CUCS). Main Theme: University Cooperation – Contemporary Challenges. Session Theme: Empowering Transnational Higher Education Between Italy and African Countries, University of Florence, Italy, September 14, 2024.

      Kwofie, T.E., Amos-Abanyie, S., Ellis, F.Y.A., Duah, D., and Aigbavboa, C.O. (2023). An Analysis of Influence of Information-Sharing Behavioural Factors on Information Asymmetry in PPP Projects. International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 771-791, 2023.

      Mosner-Ansong, K. F., Duah, D.Y.A., Amos-Abanyie, S., and Baffoe-Ashun, I.A. (2023). Climate Change Threats and Public Perceptions Towards Energy Security in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Narrative from Ghana. International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 93-113, 2023.

      Mosner-Ansong, K. F., Duah, D.Y.A., Amos-Abanyie, S., and Baffoe-Ashun, I.A. (2023). Towards Reducing Residential Electric Energy End-Use Wastage in Developing Countries: The Case of Ghana. International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa, 1 – 21, 2023.

      Duah, D.Y.A., and Plummer, A. (2022). Guideline for Inclusive Architectural Concepts and Strategies for Technical Vocational Training in Ghana (Work in Process. First joint Guideline for IAD (Inclusive Architectural Design). 2022 Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa Annual International Conference, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. September 2, 2022.

      Ampadu-Asiamah, A.D., Amos-Abanyie, S., Gyimah, K.A., Botchway, E.A., and Duah, D.Y.A. (2022). Application of Situation Awareness Theory to the Development of An Assessment Framework for Indoor Environmental Quality in Classroom. J.J. Mojekwu et al (Eds.): Sustainable Education and Development-Making Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable: Proceedings of the Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), pp 28-39. Springer International Publishing

      Ampadu-Asiamah, A.D., Amos-Abanyie, S., Gyimah, Botchway, E.A., Duah, D.Y.A. & Gyimah, K.B. (2022). Adoption of Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment Framework for Naturally Ventilated Classrooms in Basic Schools in Ghana. J.J. Mojekwu et al (Eds.): Sustainable Education and Development-Making Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable: Proceedings of the Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), pp 109-123. Springer International Publishing

      Dok-Yen, D.M., Duah, D.Y.A., Addy, M.N. (2022). Assessing the Level of Sustainable Affordable Housing Consciousness Using Frugal Innovation. J.J. Mojekwu et al (Eds.): Sustainable Education and Development-Making Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable: Proceedings of the Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), pp. 124-139, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-030-90973-4_11

      Duah, D. Y. A. (2020). National Participant, Designing for Greater Efficiency Certificate – Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (Edge) organized by the International Finance Corporation of the World bank Group, USAfrom 29th June – 3rd July 2020.

      Duah, D. Y. A. (2020). National Participant, Stakeholder Consultation on Development of a National Cooling Plan for Ghana. Organized by the UNDP and held at Aruba Hotel, Aburi from February 4-6, 2020.

      Dok-Yen, D. M., Duah, D.Y.A., and Addy, M. (2021). Challenges to Sustainable Affordable Housing Using Frugal Innovation. West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference.

      Offei-Nketiah, J.K., Kwofie, T.E., & Duah, D. (2019). Development Control Strategies for Sustainable and Resilient Urban Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: In: Laryea, S. and Essah, E. (Eds.). Proc. of West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 10th Anniversary Conference, 5-7 August 2019, Accra, Ghana (pp. 403-422).

      Offei-Nketiah, J.K., Kwofie, T.E., & Duah, D. (2019). Regulatory Distress: Architects’ Perspective on Enforcement of Building Regulations in Ghana. In: The Construction Industry in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Proceedings of 11th Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Postgraduate Research Conference. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-26528-1. Copyright Year: 2020.

      Danquah, J.A., Marful, A.B., & Duah, D. (2019). Exploring Barrier-Free as a catalyst to Smart Cities Initiatives in Sub Saharan Africa. In Real Corp 2019 – Is This the Real World? Perfect Smart Cities vs. Real Emotional Cities. Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Urban Planning, Regional Development and Information Society (pp. 339-351). CORP-Competence Centre of Urban and Regional Planning.

      Doamekpor, N.A.A. & Duah, D. (2019). Conceptions of Sustainability Amongst Postgraduate (MSc) Construction Management Students. In: Laryea, S. and Essah, E. (Eds.). Proc. of West Africa Built Environment Research (WABER) Conference, 10th Anniversary Conference, 5-7 August 2019, Accra, Ghana (pp. 305-318).

      Duah, D. (2019). Climate Adapted Architecture for the Tropics; Presented in Barrier-Free System Course Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA) at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

      Duah, D. (2019). Sustainable Architecture for the Tropics – Role of Architects; Presented in Barrier-Free System Course Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA) at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

      Marful, A. B., Duah, D., & Danquah, J.A. (2018). Smarting the Cities: A Catalyst for Acculturation in Ghana. Proceedings of the 54th ISOCARP Conference: Changing Climate and Our Urban Future, held in Norway from 1-5 October 2018 (pp. 1154-1173).

      Duah, D. (2018). Sustainable Buildings for the Tropics; Presented in Barrier-Free System Course Erasmus+ Staff Mobility for Teaching (STA) at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Germany. 18th June - 22nd June 2018

      Osei-Tutu, P., Oppong, R.A., & Duah, D. (2017). Exploring the Possibility of Flood-resistant Buildings in Accra, Ghana. Proceedings of the 6thInternational Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA) 2017, pp. 477-458, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST – Kumasi, held at IDL Conference Centre, KNUST, April 14 – 17, 2017. 

      Mosner-Ansong, K.F. & Duah, D. (2017). Theoretical Inquiry into Developing a Framework for Assessing Electric Energy Wastage in Residential Homes in Ghana. Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa (ICIDA) 2017, pp. 311-324, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST – Kumasi, held at IDL Conference Centre, KNUST, April 14 – 17, 2017.

      Mosner-Ansong, K.F. & Duah, D. (2017). Evaluating the Building Occupants’ Factor in Electric Energy Wastage Reduction for Residential Homes in Ghana. A Critical Review. International Conference on Education, Technology and Entrepreneurship (ICETE) 2017, Ghana Technology University College, Ghana in collaboration with Coventry University, UK, held Ghana Technology University Campus, Tesano-Accra, June 12 – 14, 2017.

      Mosner-Ansong, K.F. & Duah, D. (2017). Ontology into Building Occupants’ Perceptions on Energy Efficiency in Ghanaian Residential Homes Designs. 1st International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Development (ICCCSDA 2017), University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Sunyani, July 25 – 28, 2017.

      Mosner-Ansong, K.F. & Duah, D. (2017). Correlation between Weather and Electric Energy Consumption in Ghanaian Residential Homes. 2ndInternational Conference on Engineering, Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship, College of Engineering, KNUST held at the IDL Conference Centre, KNUST – Kumasi, August 16 – 18, 2017.

      Mosner-Ansong, K.F. & Duah, D. (2017). A Bottom-up Approach in Identifying the Critical Energy Use Drivers for Residential Homes in Ghana: Towards Energy Wastage Reductions. 2nd International Conference on Engineering, Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship, College of Engineering, KNUST held at the IDL Conference Centre, KNUST – Kumasi, August 16 – 18, 2017.

      Farhat, F., Opoku, D., & Duah, D. (2017). Determining the Influence of Indoor Environmental Quality on the Choice of Window Types among Stakeholders in Ghana. 4th International Design Conference, Kumasi (NAD-KiDEC 2017), Faculty of Art, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST - Kumasi, held at the IDL Conference Centre, KNUST, October 4 – 6, 2017.

      Mosner-Ansong, K.F. & Duah, D. (2017). Potentials of an Obligatory Energy Audit of Households: Towards an Energy Resilient Ghanaian Residential Sector. 4th International Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (ICAST 2017), Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), held at the Conference Centre, KsTU, September 11 – 13, 2017.

      Duah, D. Y. A. (2017). Participant and Co-Presenter on the Topic: Smarting the Cities: A Catalyst for Acculturation? Smart and Inclusive Sustainable Cities International Workshop. Organized Jointly by the Department of Planning, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST – Kumasi and University of Bradford, UK. Held at Noda Hotel, Kumasi on July 6, 2017.

      Duah, D. Y. A. (2017). Co-Presenter on the Topic: Awareness of Energy Efficiency Standards for Household Appliances by Residential Users and Its Influence on Their Purchasing Decisions. College Colloquium.Organized Jointly by College Research Office (OGR), Centre for Settlement Studies and Centre for Excellence for Housing Studies (KNUST), CABE Conference Room, KNUST on October 19, 2017.

      Duah, D. Y. A. (2016). Participant and Co-Presenter on the Topic: Results of Parliament without Barriers Workshop. World Architecture Day – Ghana 2016: Universal Designs/Barrier Free Concepts in Ghana. Jointly Organized by the Architects Registration Council of Ghana, Ghana Institute of Architects and CLEAN Africa at GS Plaza, Accra. October 3, 2016.

      Duah, D. Y. A. (2016). Participant and Presenter on the Topic: Social Aspects of Barrier-free Building Environment – Benefits and Limitations. International Workshop: “Parliament without Barriers: Kick-off for Barrier-free Concepts in Ghana (PAMBA GHANA)”. Organized by KNUST and CLEAN-Africa in collaboration with University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt (FRA-UAS), Germany and Africa Good Governance Network (AGGN) at Travelers Paradise Hotel, Accra. August 2 – 11, 2016.

      Duah, D.Y.A., Olympio, G.F.A., Amos-Abanyie, S. (2015). Delivering Sustainability in Ghana Using Building Adaptation. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Engineering, Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship, College of Engineering, KNUST, Ghana, 6-7 August 2015.

      Amos-Abanyie, S., Duah, D.Y.A., Koranteng, C., (2015). Sustainable Mid-rise Office Buildings in Ghana – Evaluation of Selected Buildings. Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Engineering, Science, Technology, and Entrepreneurship, College of Engineering, KNUST, Ghana, 6-7 August 2015.

      Duah, D. and Syal, M. (2013). Developing Standard Criteria for Determining a Home Energy Retrofit Expert: Research in Progress. Michigan State University Graduate Academic Conference at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Centre on February 15, 2013.

      Duah, D. and Syal, M. (2013). Information Barriers in Home Energy Retrofit Adoption: Research in Progress. 1st Residential Building Design and Construction Conference. The Pennsylvania Housing Research Centre, Pennsylvania State University, Pennsylvania from February 20 – 21, 2013.

      Duah, D., Syal, M. and Samuel, S. (2012). Developing a Decision Support System for Cost Effective Energy Retrofits in Homes. International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.

      Syal, M., Ofei-Amoh, R. K., Duah, D., Cyr, T., and Korkmaz, S. (2012). Smart Grid: Installation and Construction Management Aspects for Electrical Contractors. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). ELECTRI International – The Foundation for Electrical Construction, Inc.

      Duah, D.Y.A. (2020). National Participant, Stakeholder Consultation on Development of a National Cooling Plan for Ghana. Organized by the UNDP and held at Aruba Hotel, Aburi from February 4-6, 2020.

      Duah, D.Y.A. (2017). Participant and Co-Presenter on the Topic: Smarting the Cities: A Catalyst for Acculturation? Smart and Inclusive Sustainable Cities International Workshop. Organized Jointly by the Department of Planning, College of Art and Built Environment, KNUST – Kumasi and University of Bradford, UK. Held at Noda Hotel, Kumasi on July 6, 2017.

      Duah, D.Y.A. (2017). Co-Presenter on the Topic: Awareness of Energy Efficiency Standards for Household Appliances by Residential Users and Its Influence on Their Purchasing Decisions. College Colloquium.Organized Jointly by College Research Office (OGR), Centre for Settlement Studies and Centre for Excellence for Housing Studies (KNUST), CABE Conference Room, KNUST on October 19, 2017.

      Duah, D.Y.A. and Marful, A.B. (2020). Participant and Co-Presenter on the Topic: Results of Parliament without Barriers Workshop. World Architecture Day – Ghana 2016: Universal Designs/Barrier Free Concepts in Ghana.Jointly Organized by the Architects Registration Council of Ghana, Ghana Institute of Architects and CLEAN Africa at GS Plaza, Accra. October 3, 2016.

      Duah, D.Y.A. (2016). Participant and Presenter on the Topic: Social Aspects of Barrier-free Building Environment – Benefits and Limitations. International Workshop: “Parliament without Barriers: Kick-off for Barrier-free Concepts in Ghana (PAMBA GHANA)”. Organized by KNUST and CLEAN-Africa in collaboration with University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt (FRA-UAS), Germany and Africa Good Governance Network (AGGN) at Travelers Paradise Hotel, Accra. August 2 – 11, 2016.


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