Water-Positive Housing Design Strategies in Africa: A Bibliometric Analysis

Author(s)	Mr. Frank Frimpong Opoku, Ms. Otie Pokua Yankyera, Mr. David Oppong Asare, Prof. Alexander Boakye Marful, Prof. Titus Ebenezer Kwofie
Country	Ghana
Abstract	Water-positive housing design strategies play a significant role in promoting water security and resilience in Africa. Literature asserts that water scarcity in Africa is increasing due to rapid urbanization, climate change, and population growth. It is crucial to understand the extent to which research has progressed in addressing the research gaps and identifying knowledge areas that require further exploration in Africa. This study examines these research areas, identifies knowledge gaps in the literature, and outlines the direction for further research. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol was adopted in this study. Articles used were limited to English. One hundred fifty-two (152) articles were obtained from the SCOPUS database. The study employed BiblioMetrix and VOSviewer to generate the results, and a qualitative study was conducted. The study's conclusions offer a comprehensive overview of water-positive housing design strategies in Africa, providing valuable insights for both academics and non-academics.
Keywords	Water-positive, Sustainable-Water, Housing, Water Management, Green Building, Africa
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On	2025-12-22
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63603

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