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Ebrahimigharehbaghi, S, Qian, Q K, de Vries, G and Visscher, H J (2022) Identification of the behavioural factors in the decision-making processes of the energy efficiency renovations: Dutch homeowners. Building Research & Information, 50(04), 369–93.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Energy efficiency; renovation; behaviour-influencing factor; residential sector; owner-occupied sector; the Netherlands;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2021.1929808
  • Abstract:
    Over half of all residential buildings in the Netherlands are owner-occupied. In this study, the influence of behavioural factors on individual decisions toward energy efficiency renovations (EERs) was investigated. This study focused on contextual (e.g. building characteristics), personal (e.g. awareness of energy consumption), and motivational factors (e.g. improving comfort). Logistic regression analyses were selected as the preferred method of analysis. The Netherlands’s housing survey energy modules, which was conducted in 2018, was the basis of these analyses. 2878 homeowners were surveyed. Behavioural factors that influence the homeowners’ decisions were investigated for four types of EERs: (1) double glazing, (2) insulation, (3) photovoltaic (PV) panel, and (4) sustainable heating. It was found that homeowners’ preferences for double glazing were mainly influenced by the characteristics of the building and household and motivation to adopt EERs. Similarly, insulation and PV panels were to be mainly influenced by building characteristics. For sustainable heating, a combination of building and household characteristics and personal factors (e.g. deliberate gas reduction) influenced the decisions regarding this EER. None of the personal factors had a significant impact on the decisions regarding installation of double glazing; in contrast, the installation of PV panels was found to be highly influenced by these factors.

He, T, Jazizadeh, F and Arpan, L (2022) AI-powered virtual assistants nudging occupants for energy saving: proactive smart speakers for HVAC control. Building Research & Information, 50(04), 394–409.

Jin, X, Ekanayake, E and Shen, G Q (2022) Critical policy drivers for Modular integrated Construction projects in Hong Kong. Building Research & Information, 50(04), 467–84.

Le, A T H, Domingo, N, Rasheed, E and Park, K (2022) Maturity model of building maintenance management for New Zealand’s state schools. Building Research & Information, 50(04), 438–51.

Maby, C and Gwilliam, J (2022) Integrating energy efficiency into private home repair, maintenance and improvement practice in England and Wales. Building Research & Information, 50(04), 424–37.

Ndekugri, I, Ankrah, N A and Adaku, E (2022) The design coordination role at the pre-construction stage of construction projects. Building Research & Information, 50(04), 452–66.

Tiellemans, N, Kemperman, A, Maussen, S and Arentze, T (2022) The influence of group decision-making on residents’ preferences for sustainable energy measures of dwellings. Building Research & Information, 50(04), 410–23.