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Boyd, P and Schweber, L (2018) Unintended consequences: institutional artefacts, closure mechanisms and the performance gap. Building Research & Information, 46(01), 10–22.

Darby, S J (2018) Smart technology in the home: time for more clarity. Building Research & Information, 46(01), 140–7.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: agency; automation; control systems; demand response; energy efficiency; smart home;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2017.1301707
  • Abstract:
    The idea of the smart home has been around for decades but smart homes (under most definitions) are extremely rare, although digital technology and automated appliances are commonplace in the more affluent regions of the world. This commentary argues that there are inherent difficulties with expectations for smart homes and with making them viable; and with definitions and roles of ‘users’ in smart systems. It considers what a smart home might be and the problems that smart homes might address, identifying two types of narrative in the smart-energy literature. One centres on the highly automated dwelling with integrated appliances, emphasizing state-of-the-art technology, convenience and, in some sense, efficiency. The second narrative type focuses more on system-level issues such as peak demand, ancillary services and the spread of microgeneration, and on selective applications of information and communication technology (ICT) to address these. Both raise questions about the identity of users, nature of control, boundaries of the home and ecological impact.

Frances, Z and Stevenson, F (2018) Domestic photovoltaic systems: the governance of occupant use. Building Research & Information, 46(01), 23–41.

Gram-Hanssen, K and Georg, S (2018) Energy performance gaps: promises, people, practices. Building Research & Information, 46(01), 1–9.

Hansen, A R, Gram-Hanssen, K and Knudsen, H N (2018) How building design and technologies influence heat-related habits. Building Research & Information, 46(01), 83–98.

Hargreaves, T, Wilson, C and Hauxwell-Baldwin, R (2018) Learning to live in a smart home. Building Research & Information, 46(01), 127–39.

Madsen, L V (2018) Materialities shape practices and notions of comfort in everyday life. Building Research & Information, 46(01), 71–82.

Palm, J, Ellegård, K and Hellgren, M (2018) A cluster analysis of energy-consuming activities in everyday life. Building Research & Information, 46(01), 99–113.

Sunikka-Blank, M, Galvin, R and Behar, C (2018) Harnessing social class, taste and gender for more effective policies. Building Research & Information, 46(01), 114–26.

van den Brom, P, Meijer, A and Visscher, H (2018) Performance gaps in energy consumption: household groups and building characteristics. Building Research & Information, 46(01), 54–70.

Wade, F, Murtagh, N and Hitchings, R (2018) Managing professional jurisdiction and domestic energy use. Building Research & Information, 46(01), 42–53.