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Belayutham, S, Che Ibrahim, C K I, Zulkifli, A R and Ibrahim, N (2019) A dual-functional social innovation process model for low-cost houses through university-enabled initiative. Construction Innovation , 19(02), 126–48.

Dowsett, R, Green, M, Sexton, M and Harty, C (2019) Projecting at the project level: MMC supply chain integration roadmap for small housebuilders. Construction Innovation, 19(02), 193–211.

Echeverria-Valiente, E, Garcia-Alvarado, R, Celis-D’Amico, F and Saelzer-Fuica, G (2019) Integrated design experiences for energy-efficient housing in Chile. Construction Innovation , 19(02), 236–55.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Process; Project management; Team working;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-05-2017-0042
  • Abstract:
    This paper aims to review the application of integrated design strategies in several cases of housing in south-central Chile in search of ways to significantly reduce energy loss and demand. Design/methodology/approach First, seven main design features of energy-efficient buildings in developed countries were identified. Second, these features were reviewed in two professional case studies from architectural practices and two academic exercises on residential design in south-central Chile. In all cases reviewed, characteristics of integrated design were verified to reductions in energy loss and demand. Finally, the procedure implemented was evaluated through surveys of those practitioners responsible for each experience studied. Findings This process made it possible to highlight four main features of integrated design, namely, pre-established performance goals, interdisciplinary collaboration, regular broad-ranging meetings and the use of performance assessment tools. With these techniques, reductions of more than 50 per cent in the energy requirements of the housing designs were achieved, while safeguarding the functional, aesthetic and economic aspects of the projects. Research limitations/implications However, professionals currently working in this field did express their concern regarding responsibility for the design and the time needed to complete the process. Practical implications Furthermore, this experience also identified similar modifications made to the design of the houses, which revealed general possibilities for improving energy performance. Social implications The conclusions obtained have been exposed in conferences and graduate programmes and applied in two real projects for the benefit of society: first, the improvement of building envelopes in social housing in Temuco; and second, CASA+, a modular, prefabricated and energy efficient house prototype. Originality/value This paper carried out a novel review of an integrated design process in housing cases of developing countries, and identified the key features, which improve the environmental performance of dwellings.

Golizadeh, H, Hosseini, M R, Edwards, D J, Abrishami, S, Taghavi, N and Banihashemi, S (2019) Barriers to adoption of RPAs on construction projects: a task–technology fit perspective. Construction Innovation, 19(02), 149–69.

Mahamadu, A, Mahdjoubi, L, Booth, C, Manu, P and Manu, E (2019) Building information modelling (BIM) capability and delivery success on construction projects. Construction Innovation, 19(02), 170–92.

Mock, B and O’Connor, J T (2019) Owner and contractor solution strategies for industrial commissioning. Construction Innovation , 19(02), 256–79.

Rose, T, Manley, K and Widen, K (2019) Do firm-level barriers to construction product innovation adoption vary according to position in the supply chain?. Construction Innovation , 19(02), 212–35.

Wang, Z and Rezazadeh Azar, E (2019) BIM-based draft schedule generation in reinforced concrete-framed buildings. Construction Innovation , 19(02), 280–94.