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Caetano, L F, de Souza, H A and Gomes, A P (2022) Effect of the exposed steel structure on the thermal performance of buildings. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(01), 38–55.

Friedrich, D (2022) Consumer and expert behaviour towards biobased wood-polymer building products: a comparative multi-factorial study according to theory of planned behaviour. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(01), 73–92.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Biobased building products; wood-polymer composites; decision making; theory of planned behaviour; survey; sustainability aspects;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2020.1865867
  • Abstract:
    Novel wood-plastic composites (WPC) have been on the market as façade panels for years, but they are rarely used. This study surveyed both building planners and laypersons about their attitude towards WPC façades and their willingness to apply them in commercial or private projects. By means of 24 items on product attributes, significant and measurable effects were identified by logistic regression analysis and categorised according to the theory of planned behaviour. Significantly different attitude characteristics were found for most of the items tested. It was shown that experts are strongly influenced by corporate-normative factors and base their decisions on fewer criteria, mainly from the field of product certification. Laypersons, on the other hand, are oriented on far more aspects regarding product and manufacturer. Experience with WPC was not an issue for both groups. The results guide manufacturers towards a more target group-specific product development.

Kurkela, M, Maksimainen, M, Julin, A, Virtanen, J, Männistö, I, Vaaja, M T and Hyyppä, H (2022) Applying photogrammetry to reconstruct 3D luminance point clouds of indoor environments. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(01), 56–72.

Macieira, M, Mendonça, P, Miranda Guedes, J and Tereso, A (2022) Evaluating the efficiency of membrane’s refurbishment solutions to perform vertical extensions in old buildings using a multicriteria decision-support model. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(01), 1–25.

Sánchez Vivas, L, Costello, K, Mobley, S, Mihelcic, J R and Mullins, G (2022) Determination of safety factors for structural bamboo design applications. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(01), 26–37.