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Basurto, C, Kämpf, J H and Scartezzini, J-L (2017) Multi-criteria analysis for the integrated performance assessment of complex fenestration systems. Building Research & Information, 45(08), 926-42.
Eisenstein, W, Fuertes, G, Kaam, S, Seigel, K, Arens, E and Mozingo, L (2017) Climate co-benefits of green building standards: Water, waste and transportation. Building Research & Information, 45(08), 828-44.
Kurokawa, M, Schweber, L and Hughes, W (2017) Client engagement and building design: The view from actor-network theory. Building Research & Information, 45(08), 910-25.
Mulville, M, Jones, K, Huebner, G and Powell-Greig, J (2017) Energy-saving occupant behaviours in offices: Change strategies. Building Research & Information, 45(08), 861-74.
Turcu, C (2017) Unequal spatial distribution of retrofits in Bucharest's apartment buildings. Building Research & Information, 45(08), 892-909.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: institutions; inequality; multi-family housing; Romania; retrofit; energy efficiency; apartment buildings; public policy; governance; energy; construction & building technology; landscapes; municipalities; landscape; buildings; retrofitting; spatial d
- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2016.1229894
- Abstract:
This paper argues that the current spatial patterns of energy retrofits in post-socialist apartment buildings are unequally distributed across municipalities in Bucharest, Romania. In addition to the dominant techno-economic and social framing of this type of retrofit action, an institutional and political perspective can provide useful insights into why this occurs. By drawing on secondary analysis of statistical data, grey literature and 20 semi-structured interviews in Bucharest, three important findings emerge. First, the institutional complexity of energy retrofit of apartment buildings in Romania is underestimated and the interaction between various institutions is poor, explained by lack of trust and collective action. Second, the spatial distribution of the retrofit of apartment buildings is unequally distributed across Bucharest's six municipalities. Third, current action for retrofit does not reach municipalities with the greatest need and potential. A more bottom-up and decentralized institutional landscape exists than is currently acknowledged in public policy and the research literature. Findings show an unequal and unfair spread of retrofit action within and between cities - raising wider implications for the potential shortcomings of European Union retrofit programmes in Central and Eastern Europe.;This paper argues that the current spatial patterns of energy retrofits in post-socialist apartment buildings are unequally distributed across municipalities in Bucharest, Romania. In addition to the dominant techno-economic and social framing of this type of retrofit action, an institutional and political perspective can provide useful insights into why this occurs. By drawing on secondary analysis of statistical data, grey literature and 20 semi-structured interviews in Bucharest, three important findings emerge. First, the institutional complexity of energy retrofit of apartment buildings in Romania is underestimated and the interaction between various institutions is poor, explained by lack of trust and collective action. Second, the spatial distribution of the retrofit of apartment buildings is unequally distributed across Bucharest's six municipalities. Third, current action for retrofit does not reach municipalities with the greatest need and potential. A more bottom-up and decentralized institutional landscape exists than is currently acknowledged in public policy and the research literature. Findings show an unequal and unfair spread of retrofit action within and between cities - raising wider implications for the potential shortcomings of European Union retrofit programmes in Central and Eastern Europe.;This paper argues that the current spatial patterns of energy retrofits in post-socialist apartment buildings are unequally distributed across municipalities in Bucharest, Romania. In addition to the dominant techno-economic and social framing of this type of retrofit action, an institutional and political perspective can provide useful insights into why this occurs. By drawing on secondary analysis of statistical data, grey literature and 20 semi-structured interviews in Bucharest, three important findings emerge. First, the institutional complexity of energy retrofit of apartment buildings in Romania is underestimated and the interaction between various institutions is poor, explained by lack of trust and collective action. Second, the spatial distribution of the retrofit of apartment buildings is unequally distributed across Bucharest's six municipalities. Third, current action for retrofit does not reach municipalities with the greatest need and potential. A more bottom-up and decentralized institutional landscape exists than is currently acknowledged in public policy and the research literature. Findings show an unequal and unfair spread of retrofit action within and between cities - raising wider implications for the potential shortcomings of European Union retrofit programmes in Central and Eastern Europe.;
Watson, K J and Whitley, T (2017) Applying social return on investment to the built environment. Building Research & Information, 45(08), 875-91.