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Bacon, M (2014) Occupancy analytics: a new basis for low-energy?low-carbon hospital design and operation in the UK. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10(01), 146-63.

Christina, S, Dainty, A, Daniels, K and Waterson, P (2014) How organisational behaviour and attitudes can impact building energy use in the UK retail environment: a theoretical framework. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10(01), 164-79.

Gram-Hanssen, K (2014) New needs for better understanding of household's energy consumption ? behaviour, lifestyle or practices?. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10(01), 91-107.

Kaluarachchi, Y and Jones, K (2014) Promoting low-carbon home adaptations and behavioural change in the older community. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10(01), 131-45.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2013.837242
  • Abstract:
    The Government has set an ambitious target to cut the UK's carbon emissions by 80% by year 2050. To meet these targets, action is needed in the residential sector with 27% of the UK's CO2 emissions coming from energy use in homes. While working towards zero-carbon new homes, refurbishment of the existing housing stock to advanced, low-carbon standards is essential. In this process the involvement of all stakeholders and behavioural change of occupants to low-carbon life styles are primary factors. This paper presents the findings of an Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Public Engagement project (2009-2010) carried out to promote low-carbon home adaptations and behaviour change among the elderly. A number of engagement events were held to increase the awareness of environmental upgrading of homes, energy-efficiency measures, financial support available and low-carbon life styles. A feedback process collected information on sustainable actions taken by the attendees 3-6 months after the initial events. A coding method was designed to analyse the questionnaire responses. The results illustrated that many had made changes in their lives since attending the events, are planning to change or have encouraged someone else they know to make a change in their lives to be more sustainable.

Mokhtar Azizi, N S, Wilkinson, S and Fassman, E (2014) Management practice to achieve energy-efficient performance of green buildings in New Zealand. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10(01), 25-39.

Mulville, M, Jones, K and Huebner, G (2014) The potential for energy reduction in UK commercial offices through effective management and behaviour change. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10(01), 79-90.

Palmer, J, Bennetts, H, Pullen, S, Zuo, J, Ma, T and Chileshe, N (2014) The effect of dwelling occupants on energy consumption: the case of heat waves in Australia. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10(01), 40-59.

Spataru, C and Gauthier, S (2014) How to monitor people ?smartly? to help reducing energy consumption in buildings?. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10(01), 60-78.

Tweed, C, Dixon, D, Hinton, E and Bickerstaff, K (2014) Thermal comfort practices in the home and their impact on energy consumption. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10(01), 1-24.

Zeiler, W, Vissers, D, Maaijen, R and Boxem, G (2014) Occupants? behavioural impact on energy consumption: ?human-in-the-loop? comfort process control. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 10(01), 108-30.