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Abdul-Aziz, A, Suresh, S and Renukappa, S (2020) The conundrum of professionalising building surveying in Malaysia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 621–34.

Aibinu, A A and Papadonikolaki, E (2020) Conceptualizing and operationalizing team task interdependences: BIM implementation assessment using effort distribution analytics. Construction Management and Economics, 38(05), 420–46.

Akintola, A, Venkatachalam, S and Root, D (2020) Understanding BIM’s impact on professional work practices using activity theory. Construction Management and Economics, 38(05), 447–67.

Darby, S (2010) Smart metering: what potential for householder engagement?. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 442–57.

Fasna, M and Gunatilake, S (2020) Roles and functions of stakeholders in implementing energy retrofits in the hotel sector. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 737–51.

Gill, Z M, Tierney, M J, Pegg, I M and Allan, N (2010) Low-energy dwellings: the contribution of behaviours to actual performance. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 491–508.

Gupta, R and Chandiwala, S (2010) Understanding occupants: feedback techniques for large-scale low-carbon domestic refurbishments. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 530–48.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: energy performance; housing; low-carbon refurbishment; occupant feedback; post-occupancy evaluation; retrofitting
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2010.495216
  • Abstract:
    How can occupant feedback methods inform the management and design of low-carbon and whole-house refurbishment of dwellings? This is particularly relevant for large-scale, whole-house refurbishment programmes tasked with achieving deep cuts in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Evidence from pre-refurbishment occupancy can influence which interventions are chosen and increase their efficacy. A critical review is undertaken of a portfolio of short- and long-term occupant feedback techniques for evaluating occupants' perception of comfort, satisfaction, behaviour, and expectations. A number of these occupant feedback techniques are then tested empirically at the pre-refurbishment stage for two discrete case-study house types as part of ongoing research. The evidence reveals wide gaps between modelled and actual energy consumption; poor indoor CO2 and daylight levels, low operating internal temperatures, as well as problematic noise transmission. Such findings influence the selection of suitable user-centred low-carbon refurbishment interventions and ensure that there is a robust learning process for building owners, occupants, designers, and building managers. To optimize time, cost, and occupant involvement, it is important that feedback from occupants on building performance focuses on ‘need-to-know’ rather than ‘nice-to-have’ factors.

Hassanain, M A, Sanni-Anibire, M O, Mahmoud, A S and Ahmed, W (2019) Post-occupancy evaluation of research and academic laboratory facilities. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 797–810.

Hauashdh, A, Jailani, J, Abdul Rahman, I and AL-fadhali, N (2020) Building maintenance practices in Malaysia: a systematic review of issues, effects and the way forward. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 653–72.

Hendrickson, D J and Wittman, H K (2010) Post-occupancy assessment: building design, governance and household consumption. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 481–90.

Isaacs, N, Saville-Smith, K, Camilleri, M and Burrough, L (2010) Energy in New Zealand houses: comfort, physics and consumption. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 470–80.

Kıran Çakır, H, Aydın, D and Arabulan, S (2020) Adaptive reuse of open spaces in historical buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 703–19.

Kaasalainen, T and Huuhka, S (2020) Existing apartment buildings as a spatial reserve for assisted living. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 753–69.

Lindblad, H and Guerrero, J R (2020) Client’s role in promoting BIM implementation and innovation in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 38(05), 468–82.

Marzouk, M, ElSharkawy, M, Elsayed, P and Eissa, A (2020) Resolving deterioration of heritage building elements using an expert system. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 721–35.

Pourebrahimi, M, Eghbali, S R and Pereira Roders, A (2020) Identifying building obsolescence: towards increasing buildings' service life. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 635–52.

Sharifi, A A and Farahinia, A H (2020) Evaluation of the future adaptive reuse of Mashrooteh house using the adaptSTAR model. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 771–84.

Stevenson, F and Rijal, H B (2010) Developing occupancy feedback from a prototype to improve housing production. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 549–63.

van Dam, S S, Bakker, C A and van Hal, J D M (2010) Home energy monitors: impact over the medium-term. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 458–69.

Wilkinson, S, Biloria, N and Ralph, P (2020) The technical issues associated with algae building technology. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 673–88.

Williamson, T, Soebarto, V and Radford, A (2010) Comfort and energy use in five Australian award-winning houses: regulated, measured and perceived. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 509–29.

Yazdani Mehr, S and Wilkinson, S (2020) The importance of place and authenticity in adaptive reuse of heritage buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 689–701.

Zhang, K (2020) Energy-saving parameterized design of buildings based on genetic algorithm. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 785–95.