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Brown, Z and Cole, R J (2009) Influence of occupants' knowledge on comfort expectations and behaviour. Building Research & Information, 37(03), 227–45.

Bügl, R, Leimgruber, C, Hüni, G R and Scholz, R W (2009) Sustainable property funds: financial stakeholders' views on sustainability criteria and market acceptance. Building Research & Information, 37(03), 246–63.

Farahani, A, Wallbaum, H and Dalenbäck, J (2019) Optimized maintenance and renovation scheduling in multifamily buildings – a systematic approach based on condition state and life cycle cost of building components. Construction Management and Economics, 37(03), 139–55.

Ismail, Z (2019) An Integrated Computerised Maintenance Management System (I-CMMS) for IBS building maintenance. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(03), 326–43.

Ji, Y, Lee, A and Swan, W (2019) Retrofit modelling of existing dwellings in the UK: the Salford Energy House case study. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(03), 344–60.

Onyenokporo, N C and Ochedi, E T (2019) Low-cost retrofit packages for residential buildings in hot-humid Lagos, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(03), 250–72.

Rafferty, M and Toner, P (2019) Thinking like Capital markets – Financialisation of the Australian Construction Industry. Construction Management and Economics, 37(03), 156–68.

Ramos, N M M and de Freitas, V P (2009) Experimental determination of the hygroscopic inertia of building materials. Building Research & Information, 37(03), 9.

Rispoli, M and Organ, S (2019) The drivers and challenges of improving the energy efficiency performance of listed pre-1919 housing. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(03), 288–305.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Heritage; Motivation; Housing; Energy efficiency; Retrofitting; Listed buildings;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 2398-4708
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-09-2017-0037
  • Abstract:
    Concerns about climate change and the availability of energy has resulted in countries setting targets to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. A large proportion of energy is consumed by existing housing. Europe has a large proportion of historic housing, some of which also represent significant value in relation to historical, cultural and/or architectural importance. Upgrading their energy efficiency whilst retaining their significance is crucial for the sustainability of heritage buildings. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the challenges and barriers to improving the energy efficiency of listed pre-1919 housing. Design/methodology/approach The research utilised semi-structured interviews to explore the debates surrounding sustainability and conservation, identifying the key drivers and barriers to achieving a balance between these concepts. Findings Concern about climate change and the desire to preserve a heritage asset were the main drivers to balancing sustainability with conservation through energy efficiency improvements. The main challenges included the risk of detrimentally affecting the significance of the building, the lack of communication and collaboration between stakeholders, the availability of adequately skilled professionals and the lack of appropriate energy efficiency solutions for heritage buildings. The cost of improvements was found to be both a barrier and driver. Originality/value Heritage buildings perform differently to their modern counterparts and therefore the measures the authors apply to these historic properties must be done with sufficient understanding of this difference. Such measures must be compatible with these buildings in line with conservation principles. Further, the discussion of developing an alternative version of energy calculation for these buildings should be entered into.

Rockow, Z R, Ross, B and Black, A K (2019) Review of methods for evaluating adaptability of buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(03), 273–87.

Short, C A and Al-Maiyah, S (2009) Design strategy for low-energy ventilation and cooling of hospitals. Building Research & Information, 37(03), 264–92.

Spigliantini, G, Fabi, V, Schweiker, M and Corgnati, S (2019) Historical buildings’ energy conservation potentialities. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(03), 306–25.

Styhre, A (2019) Close entanglements: aligning the construction and finance industries. Construction Management and Economics, 37(03), 169–78.

Zapata Quimbayo, C A, Mejía Vega, C A and Marques, N L (2019) Minimum revenue guarantees valuation in PPP projects under a mean reverting process. Construction Management and Economics, 37(03), 121–38.