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Abanomi, W M (2005) Environmental design of prototype school buildings in hot, arid regions with special reference to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Akhimien, N (2022) A framework for incorporating circular economy in the design of energy efficient residential buildings in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Algarni, S K (2022) Machine learning for improved detection and segmentation of building boundary, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Alhamami, A (2021) Standardized qualification framework for achieving energy efficiency training for BIM, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Alhumayani, H (2022) The feasibility of 3D printing technology as a new construction method for houses in Saudi Arabia, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Alreshidi, E (2015) Towards facilitating team collaboration during construction project via the development of cloud-based BIM governance solution, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Alyami, S (2015) The development of sustainable assessment method for Saudi Arabia built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Barker, R (2006) Waste assessment and application of improvement techniques in UK private housebuilding supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University.
Boje, C P (2018) Knowledge representation, storage and retrieval for BIM supported building evacuation design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Cemesova, A (2013) Enhancing BIM-based data transfer to support the design of low energy buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Chen, K (2015) A strategic decision making framework for organisational BIM implementation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Forman, T (2015) Practice, policy and professional roles: unintended consequences and performance gaps in UK domestic solid wall insulation retrofit projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Goonetillake, J F (2019) A framework for the integration of information requirements within infrastructure digital construction, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Gosling, J (2011) Flexibility strategies for engineer-to-order construction supply chains, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School, Cardiff University.
Gupta, A (2013) Developing a BIM-based methodology to support renewable energy assessment of buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Hashemi, A (2009) Construction technology transfer: an assessment of the relevance of modern methods of construction to housing shortages in Iran, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Hatem, W A H (2012) Comparing the effectiveness of face to face and computer mediated collaboration in design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Hou, S (2015) An ontology-based holistic approach for multi-objective sustainable structural design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Hussein, E S (2010) Green architecture as an approach for increasing energy efficiency in Egyptian buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Kasim, T (2015) BIM-based smart compliance checking to enhance environmental sustainability, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Khudhair, A (2022) Knowledge-based automatic OpenBIM data exchanging framework supporting holistic building design, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Lai, J H (2005) Economic, management and contractual considerations in outsourcing operation and maintenance work for commercial buildings, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Ley, J D (2004) An environmental and material flow analysis of the UK steel construction sector, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Li, Q (2009) Energy efficiency design of residential buildings in North China cities, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Lin, K-Y (2013) Investigating reducing building energy use at urban scale in Taipei, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Lloyd, E (2022) Aesthetic value in the built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Maby, C M (2019) Enabling the integration of energy improvements into mainstream home repair, maintenance and improvement practice in the UK, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Mukhtar, N A (1997) Housing policy in Libya: study of public housing projects in Tripoli City, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Department of City and Regional Planning, Cardiff University.
Pahwa, J S (2009) MDSSF: a federated architecture for product procurement, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Computer Science & Informatics, Cardiff University.
Pooley, A C (2016) Typologies of transformation: learning, environmental responsibility and the UK construction industry, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Sassi, P (2009) Closed loop material cycle construction: defining and assessing closed loop material cycle construction as a component of a comprehensive approach to sustainable material design in the context of sustainable building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
Schoenwitz, M (2014) Aligning product and processes to customer needs in prefabricated house building, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Business School, Cardiff University.
Thomas, R H (2013) An innovative timber construction system: building affordable housing using homegrown Welsh softwood, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University.
Uniacke, H (2001) Design of a low cost ventilated photovoltaic cladding, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Cardiff University (United Kingdom).
Wang, B (2014) End user oriented BIM enabled multi-functional virtual environment supporting building emergency planning and evacuation, Unpublished PhD Thesis, School of Engineering, Cardiff University.
Zhang, X (2018) Sustainable retrofitting of existing residential buildings at community scale in China, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: case study; China; retrofit; urbanisation
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- URL: http://orca.cf.ac.uk/118827/
- Abstract:
Rapid urbanisation in China is leading to significant demands for energy and resources. China's urban housing is therefore facing the following problems: on the one hand, due to the acceleration of urbanisation and improvement of living standards, there is a rising trend in new housing developments. On the other hand, many residential buildings in cities in China are below modern standards of energy performance, sustainability, or liveability, and they need to be improved. The aim of this research is to investigate the retrofit projects in Wales, UK, to explore the retrofitting of existing residential buildings at the community scale in Beijing, China, to find out how and to what extent the retrofit technologies and processes can be transferred from the UK to China, and the most suitable, sustainable, cost-effective combination of retrofit strategies to improve energy efficiency and sustainability. This is achieved through a holistic method based on qualitative research and simulation research including a literature review, case studies, on-site surveys, interviews, and modelling for the Chinese case studies. There are three stages in this research: first is to investigate low carbon housing retrofitting projects in Wales in the UK across environmental, economic and social aspects, to find out how and to what extent those technologies and processes can be transferred to China. Second is to investigate the retrofitting progress and development in China and explore the optimal retrofit solutions for different types of Chinese residential buildings at both building and community scale. The last stage looks at the research outcomes, addressing the multiple social and economic benefits, to provide suggestions and guidance for retrofitting residential buildings in China to create a high-quality living environment. The UK case study reviews seven retrofit projects. The findings show that most of the large-scale retrofit projects in the UK mainly conduct elemental retrofit, which uses one or two retrofit measures with relatively low cost, and can generally reduce energy consumptions and CO2 emissions of 10% to 30%. Meanwhile, there are some examples of deep retrofit in the UK at small scales, but the retrofit costs tend to be relatively expensive so that large-scale deep retrofit has not been considered to be financially available. Now the UK starts to look at multiple benefits of retrofit relating to issues like fuel poverty alleviation and job creation. From the case study in China, it is found that the fabric retrofit could reduce up to 54% of the gas consumption due to less heating demand with improved building envelop, while the electricity use can be significantly reduced through installing solar PV to the roof and the south facade above the third floor, with reductions of 82.2% to 90.9% for high-rises, and 168.8% to 179.2% for mid-rises and multi-storeys. The best retrofitting results can be achieved by applying the highest specification of the ‘whole-house’ approach, which combines fabric, system, and renewable retrofit measures, with annual CO2 emissions reductions of 75.6% to 80.6% for high-rises, and 104.7% to 105.2% for multi-storey and mid-rise buildings. The retrofit costs are ranging from 597.9 CNY/m2 to 1365.1 CNY/m2, and the payback years are between 10.4 to 12.6 years. Moreover, older buildings have more retrofitting potentials in energy savings and CO2 emissions reduction. In addition, there could be added benefits at the community scale, across economic and social aspects such as energy bill reduction, health improvement and job creation.