Architects’ Awareness and Adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) in Smart Housing in Lagos, Nigeria

As urban areas grow, the integration of IoT smart technologies offers benefits such as energy efficiency, comfort, security, and sustainability. This study seeks to explore the awareness of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for smart housing among architects in Lagos, Nigeria.

A cross-sectional survey of 89 Architects in Lagos was carried out using questionnaires to assess the awareness, adoption, and barriers to the adoption of IoT technologies.

The study results show that there’s a sufficient level of awareness of IoT technologies such as surveillance cameras, smart appliances, Biometric authentication systems, and solar energy monitoring systems; however, adoption remains moderate due to financial limitations, low client demand, limited professional training, and low policy support. Factors such as perceived usefulness, along with ease of use and social influences, were seen as major drivers of adoption.

The findings indicate that awareness alone is not really sufficient to ensure the adoption of IoT technologies in smart housing. Widespread implementation of these technologies will require improved professional training, better client awareness, supportive policy frameworks, and financial incentives to reduce adoption barriers among architects in Lagos.

The study reveals the need for targeted professional development, incorporation of IoT education in architectural training, increased public awareness, and government-led incentives to support adoption. These findings contribute to the broader knowledge base on sustainable urban development and emphasise the critical role of architects in facilitating the digital transformation of housing in Nigeria.