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Duodu, B, Melagoda, D G and Rowlinson, S (2024) Innovation ambidexterity in construction firms: external knowledge antecedents and performance consequences. Construction Management and Economics, 42(06), 503–26.
Franz, B W and Olopade, J (2024) Exploring pathways to project success through project delivery team integration: a qualitative comparative analysis. Construction Management and Economics, 42(06), 564–81.
Gholipour, H F, Farzanegan, M R and Abu Al-Foul, M N (2024) House prices and labour productivity growth: Evidence from OECD countries. Construction Management and Economics, 42(06), 582–9.
Gunay, H B, O'Brien, W, Beausoleil-Morrison, I and Huchuk, B (2014) On adaptive occupant-learning window blind and lighting controls. Building Research & Information, 42(06), 739-56.
Lundgren, R, Kyrö, R and Olander, S (2024) The lifecycle impact and value capture of circular business models in the built environment. Construction Management and Economics, 42(06), 527–44.
Morgan, M and Cruickshank, H (2014) Quantifying the extent of space shortages: English dwellings. Building Research & Information, 42(06), 710-24.
Park, H, Meacham, B J, Dembsey, N A and Goulthorpe, M (2014) Integration of fire safety and building design. Building Research & Information, 42(06), 696-709.
Rovers, R (2014) New energy retrofit concept: ‘renovation trains’ for mass housing. Building Research & Information, 42(06), 757-67.
Short, C A, Noakes, C J, Gilkeson, C A and Fair, A (2014) Functional recovery of a resilient hospital type. Building Research & Information, 42(06), 657-84.
- Type: Journal Article
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- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2014.926605
- Abstract:
Four adaptation options for Nightingale-type hospital ward buildings devised with practising clinicians are presented and evaluated. The adaptations recover functionality in an archaic ward configuration by delivering care to current UK National Health Service (NHS) models whilst preserving resilience to summer overheating. The investigation builds on recent work that demonstrates the significant resilience to heatwaves enjoyed by such traditionally constructed communal dormitories, the dominant UK hospital type between the late 1850s and 1939. Nightingale wards are potentially well-ventilated naturally, with good dilution of airborne pathogens. Although condemned as outdated by health ministers in recent years, many remain in use. As financial retrenchment suggests economical, creative refurbishment of hospitals will be required rather than new-build and replacement, the authors argue for health estate strategies that place value on resilience in a changing climate. Proposed adaptation options are investigated to assess resulting internal airflows and patient exposure to airborne pathogens. Options are costed and payback periods calculated to the standard public sector methodology. The proposed adaptations save time and cost over new-build equivalents. Selection of the most appropriate option is dependent on the characteristics of the patient cohort and care required.
Signor, R, Love, P E D and Ballesteros-Pérez, P (2024) Detecting bid rigging in public auctions for procuring infrastructure projects: formulating the reference scenario for decision-making. Construction Management and Economics, 42(06), 545–63.
Stephan, A and Crawford, R H (2014) A comprehensive life cycle water analysis framework for residential buildings. Building Research & Information, 42(06), 685-95.
Stone, A, Shipworth, D, Biddulph, P and Oreszczyn, T (2014) Key factors determining the energy rating of existing English houses. Building Research & Information, 42(06), 725-38.