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Clevenger, C M and Haymaker, J R (2012) The value of design strategies applied to energy efficiency. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(03), 222-40.

Dizdaroglu, D, Yigitcanlar, T and Dawes, L (2012) A micro-level indexing model for assessing urban ecosystem sustainability. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(03), 291-315.

Gohardani, N and Björk, F (2012) Sustainable refurbishment in building technology. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(03), 241-52.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building technology; energy consumption; refurbishment; renovation; retrofitting; sustainable development
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2046-6099
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/20466091211287128
  • Abstract:
    Purpose – The aim of this review article is to identify a number of key research efforts related to decision making tools in building refurbishment projects and selected energy efficiency efforts in the built environment. Following these findings a proposed research area with focus on energy in the building environment will be suggested for further investigation. Design/methodology/approach – Through a multilateral review study, a number of major research efforts in sustainable refurbishment are highlighted. The necessity of directing future research towards energy conservation is illustrated for a specific approach to developing the built environment. Findings – The findings of this article identify high performance thermal insulation solutions as one of the promising approaches to significant energy consumption reductions in buildings. Research limitations/implications – This review study is solely limited to the revisited research directions. Originality/value – This study successfully identifies a number of decision making tools related to building refurbishment and an initial research path in favor of building energy consumption reductions.

Wong, I L, Eames, P and Perera, S (2012) Energy simulations of a transparent-insulated office façade retrofit in London, UK. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(03), 253-76.

Yau, Y (2012) Eco-labels and willingness-to-pay: a Hong Kong study. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 1(03), 277-90.