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Andersson, R and Buser, M (2022) From waste to resource management? Construction and demolition waste management through the lens of institutional work. Construction Management and Economics, 40(06), 477–96.
Aune, M (2012) Making energy visible in domestic property markets: the influence of advertisements. Building Research & Information, 40(06), 713-23.
Bowen, P, Yakubu, K and Govender, R (2022) Predictors of moderate to high risk of alcohol harm among site-based South African construction workers. Construction Management and Economics, 40(06), 442–58.
Gangolells, M and Casals, M (2012) Resilience to increasing temperatures: residential building stock adaptation through codes and standards. Building Research & Information, 40(06), 645-64.
Gao, Y, Liu, X, Zhang, S, Zhang, J and Guo, Q (2022) BIM application and collaboration in construction projects: a perspective of the Chinese construction market. Construction Management and Economics, 40(06), 429–41.
Kajander, J-K, Sivunen, M, Vimpari, J, Pulkka, L and Junnila, S (2012) Market value of sustainability business innovations in the construction sector. Building Research & Information, 40(06), 665-78.
Porteous, C D A, Sharpe, T R, Menon, R A, Shearer, D, Musa, H, Baker, P H, Sanders, C H, Strachan, P A, Kelly, N J and Markopoulos, A (2012) Energy and environmental appraisal of domestic laundering appliances. Building Research & Information, 40(06), 679-99.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2012.708599
- Abstract:
At a time when UK and Scottish governments are aiming for zero-carbon housing, there are two key issues for domestic laundering: passive indoor drying, affecting heating use and the indoor environment (addressed elsewhere); and energy and environmental impacts of appliances. Relevant findings are reported on the 2008-2011 study "Environmental Assessment of Domestic Laundering", drawing on monitored data from 22 case studies out of 100 dwellings surveyed in Glasgow. Differing consumer traits and habits, combined with variable technical performance, provide quantitative and qualitative evidence of a wide estimated annual consumption range. Actual usage and energy consumption averaged less than UK predictions; and values did not necessarily correspond with manufacturers' energy ratings. In a wider discussion, case study median and mean extrapolations of electricity consumed by laundering (105 and 174 kWh/person-year) prove significant relative to the proportion of what could be available to a dwelling achieving the German Passivhaus standard. The potential for heat recovery from grey water is posited along with other options for mitigating power consumed by appliances. Renewable technology to offset consumption in shared facilities is discussed as a means of easing the performance of individual homes. The foregoing aspects are among key conclusions directed at housing occupiers, providers, national and local governments, and industry.
Shepley, M M, Rybkowski, Z, Aliber, J and Lange, C (2012) Ambulatory infusion suite: pre- and post-occupancy evaluation. Building Research & Information, 40(06), 700-12.
Zhang, Y, Wang, Z, Lin, W, Minchin, R E and Xue, X (2022) Understanding the slow diffusion of alternative delivery systems using interpretive structural modelling . Construction Management and Economics, 40(06), 459–76.