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Aljohani, A (2019) Cost overrun causality model in Saudi Arabian public sector construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Baghdadi, A M A (2017) The allocation of risks in the Saudi Arabian domestic and regional aviation construction projects, Unpublished PhD Thesis, The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Barrett, N (2011) The rise of a profession within a profession: the development of the architectural technology discipline within the profession of architecture, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
Crawley, S E (2017) The difference in how UAE and EW law controls Gharar (risk) and so Riba in a construction contract in the Emirate of Dubai, UAE, Unpublished PhD Thesis, The Law School, Robert Gordon University.
Davies, A-M (2004) Using images to present stated preference information: an application to the built environment, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
Hamma-Adama, M (2020) Framework for macro building information modelling (BIM) adoption in Nigeria, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
Haque, S M M (2004) Success factors in collaborative relationships (alliancing and partnering) in the UK upstream oil and gas industry, and perception of trust, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Abderdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University.
Harty, J (2012) The impact of digitalisation on the management role of architectural technology, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Kristensen, E K (2011) Systemic barriers to a future transformation of the building industry from a buyer controlled to a seller driven industry: an analysis of key systemic variables in the building industry, such as 'procurement model', 'buyer perception',, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Lawani, A (2018) Investigating project management practice in Nigerian government construction organisations: a systems thinking approach, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Leon, M (2015) Development of a computer mediated multidisciplinary design protocol and its application to the early architectural design stages, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Motaleb, O H (2014) Development of a risk response model to handle delays of construction projects in the United Arab Emirates, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Scott, J R (2004) Optimising the relationship between passive solar design of new housing and the economics of construction and land value, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
- Type: Thesis
- Keywords: design process; environmental impact; housing development; passive solar design; site layout; sustainable development; UK
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- URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/248740
- Abstract:
The focus of mass housing developments built by speculative developers in the UK has broadly been on maximising density whilst retaining a predominantly detached housing form. This economically led strategy, aimed at maximising sale values, can conflict with the aim of radically reducing environmental impacts. For example by creating very closely spaced, deep, narrow frontage houses, which may not optimise solar design. Whilst a variety of products have been developed to enable design professionals to model and assess the environmental performance (especially in energy use terms) of individual buildings, there are currently no tools for modelling the performance of whole developments, based on variables such as site layout, denSity, orientation, topography, etc. USing passive solar design as an exemplar for sustainable development offers the opportunity to improve the environmental, spatial and aesthetic performance of speculative developments. This thesis describes the development of a tool for planners and developers to optimise the passive solar characteristics of housing developments through an environmental site assessment, encouraging the use of basic environmental techniques early in the design process. In this thesis the characteristics of passive solar design are ascertained and a tool is developed that can show, quantitatively and visually, the savings that passive solar design can achieve compared to more 'standard' modern speculative developments. This thesis is one small step in the development of a tool to encourage sustainable design through the entire design process from an early stage. It has used passive solar design of mass, speculative housing in the north east of Scotland as a starting point for a tool which, it is hoped, can in future encompass wider aspects of the complex field of sustainable design.
Tobin, N Y (2017) A framework for knowledge capture and recovery in whole life costing practice, Unpublished PhD Thesis, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, Robert Gordon University.
Whyte, A (1996) Building design team communication: Practice and education, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.
Wilson, G (2013) An integrated decision support model for the sustainable refurbishment of hospitals and healthcare facilities: Developing a prototype, Unpublished PhD Thesis, , Robert Gordon University.