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Agha, R H and Kamara, J M (2017) Adaptations in traditional courtyard houses in Baghdad, Iraq. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 348–63.

Badi, S (2017) Public sustainable-energy requirements and innovation in UK PFI school projects. Construction Management and Economics, 35(04), 218-38.

Banfill, P F G and Peacock, A D (2007) Energy-efficient new housing - the UK reaches for sustainability. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 426–36.

Boardman, B (2007) Examining the carbon agenda via the 40% House scenario. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 363–78.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building stock; climate change; CO2 reduction; demolition; design; energy; housing design; housing policy; mitigation;; planning policy; UK
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&issn=0961-3218&volume=35&issue=4&spage=363
  • Abstract:
    The task of achieving major CO2 reductions in the residential building stock raises a wide range of policy issues, from the relationship between the rate of demolition and preserving 'heritage' areas, the standards of new build, embodied energy, roof orientation, and the provision of on-site generation. These are all vital, but the paramount task is the refurbishment of the existing building stock. In the UK, 87% of existing homes are expected to be standing in 2050, with a space-heating demand that has been reduced from 14 600 to 9000 kWh per year through the provision of high levels of insulation and measures to avoid the need for air-conditioning. For all homes, old and new, major carbon reductions will require the installation of low- and zero-carbon technologies and reduced energy consumption in appliances. The scale and urgency of the task is identified, with some pointers, to progress the policy debate. The research is based on the 40% House (2005) report and uses Oxford's UK Domestic Carbon Model. Whilst most of the evidence comes from UK households, the lessons have wider ramifications, both for other sectors and for other countries. Behavioural change will be a vital component, whether from the different professions and trades involved, or from the occupants.

Botti, A and Ramos, M (2017) Adapting the design of a new care home development for a changing climate. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 417–33.

Brown, L A and Cresciani, M (2017) Adaptable design in Olympic construction. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 397–416.

Conejos, S, Chew, M Y and Yung, E H (2017) The future adaptivity of nineteenth century heritage buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 332–47.

Demirel, H Ç, Leendertse, W, Volker, L and Hertogh, M (2017) Flexibility in PPP contracts: dealing with potential change in the pre-contract phase of a construction project. Construction Management and Economics, 35(04), 196-206.

Fieldson, R (2017) The afterlife clause; towards a strategy for improved adaptation in retail property. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 364–79.

Heidrich, O, Kamara, J, Maltese, S, Re Cecconi, F and Dejaco, M C (2017) A critical review of the developments in building adaptability. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 284–303.

Hemström, K, Gustavsson, L and Mahapatra, K (2017) The sociotechnical regime and Swedish contractor perceptions of structural frames. Construction Management and Economics, 35(04), 184-95.

Kohler, N and Yang, W (2007) Long-term management of building stocks. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 351–62.

Ladinski, V (2017) Designing for adaptability: The Gateshead Civic Centre. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 380–96.

Lisø, K R, Myhre, L, Kvande, T, Thue, J V and Nordvik, V (2007) A Norwegian perspective on buildings and climate change. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 437–49.

Lowe, R (2007) Technical options and strategies for decarbonizing UK housing. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 412–25.

Nwachukwu, C V, Udeaja, C, Chileshe, N and Okere, C E (2017) The critical success factors for stakeholder management in the restoration of built heritage assets in the UK. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 304–31.

Phua, F T T (2017) Does the built-environment industry attract risk-taking individuals?. Construction Management and Economics, 35(04), 207-17.

Salagnac, J-L (2007) Lessons from the 2003 heat wave: a French perspective. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 450–7.

Schiller, G (2007) Urban infrastructure: challenges for resource efficiency in the building stock. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 399–411.

Shipworth, D (2007) The Stern Review: implications for construction. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 478–84.

ürge-Vorsatz, D, Harvey, L D D, Mirasgedis, S and Levine, M D (2007) Mitigating CO2 emissions from energy use in the world's buildings. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 379–98.

ürge-Vorsatz, D, Koeppel, S and Mirasgedis, S (2007) Appraisal of policy instruments for reducing buildings' CO2 emissions. Building Research & Information, 35(04), 458–77.