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0Amjad Mohammadi, A, Safaeipour, H, Chenaghlou, M R, Behnejad, A and Afghani Khoraskani, R (2024) 0Configuration processing and construction of large-span karbandi vaults: a case of the karbandi vaulting of Haj-Mohammad-Qoli Timche in Tabriz Historic Bazaar. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 432-68.

Agyekum, K, Amos-Abanyie, S, Kumah, V M A, Kukah, A S K and Salgin, B (2024) Obstacles to the career progression of professional female project managers (PFPMs) in the Ghanaian construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 200-26.

Aka, A, Bello, A O, Bamgbade, A A and Bilau, A A (2024) Age-performance consideration in the recruitment of tradespeople in Nigerian construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 386-404.

Bojic, M, Yik, F and Lee, M (2003) Influence of air-conditioning exhaust on exterior recessed space. Building Research & Information, 31(01), 25–34.

Boudeau, C (2013) Design team meetings and the coordination of expertise: the roof garden of a hospital. Construction Management and Economics, 31(01), 78-89.

Cevikbas, M, Okudan, O and Işık, Z (2024) Identification and assessment of disruption claim management risks in construction projects: a life cycle-based approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 1-27.

Cheng, L and Cao, D (2024) Evolution model and quantitative assessment of risk network in housing construction accidents. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 227-46.

Chew, M Y L and Silva, N D (2003) Maintainability problems of wet areas in high-rise residential buildings. Building Research & Information, 31(01), 60–9.

Crawford, R H, Treloar, G J, Iiozor, B D and Love, P E D (2003) Competitive greenhouse emissions analysis of domestic solar hot water systems. Building Research & Information, 31(01), 34–47.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: hot water systems; life-cycle analysis; life-cycle greenhouse emissions analysis; payback period; temperature climates; Australia
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com/link.asp?id=wfq1k5cc8hmk8x03
  • Abstract:
    It is commonly assumed that solar hot water systems save energy and reduce greenhouse emissions relative to conventional fossil fuel powered systems. Very rarely has the life-cycle greenhouse emissions (including the embodied greenhouse emissions of manufacture) of solar hot water systems been analysed. The extent to which solar hot water systems can reduce emissions compared with conventional systems can be shown through a comparative life cycle greenhouse emissions analysis. This method determined the time it takes for these net greenhouse emissions savings to occur, or the 'emissions payback period'. This paper presents the results of a life cycle greenhouse emissions analysis of solar hot water systems in comparison with conventional hot water systems for a southern (Melbourne) and a northern (Brisbane) Australian city. The life-costs of these hot water systems were also analysed to determine the financial payback period. The fuel source and solar fraction determined the missions resulting from the energy used for operating hot water systems. The solar systems provide net emissions savings compared with the conventional systems after 2.5-5 years in Melbourne and after 2.5 years in Brisbane, depending on the auxiliary fuel. The life-cycle cost analysis also revealed that the financial payback period for solar hot water systems is more than 10 years in Melbourne and around 10 years for an electric-boosted system in Brisbane. This suggests the need for greater subsidies to increase market take-up for solar systems, especially where electricity is the only available fuel.

Duan, P, Zhou, J and Fan, W (2024) Safety tag generation and training material recommendation for construction workers: a persona-based approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 115-35.

Feriadi, H, Hien, N, Chandra, S and Cheong, K W (2003) Adaptive behaviour and thermal comfort in Singapore's naturally ventilated housing. Building Research & Information, 31(01), 13–23.

Fuller, R J and Luther, M B (2003) Simulation of condensation problems in a roller skating centre. Building Research & Information, 31(01), 48–59.

Ghorbany, S, Yousefi, S and Noorzai, E (2024) Evaluating and optimizing performance of public–private partnership projects using copula Bayesian network. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 290-323.

Håkansson, H and Ingemansson, M (2013) Industrial renewal within the construction network. Construction Management and Economics, 31(01), 40-61.

Kim, J-L (2013) Genetic algorithm stopping criteria for optimization of construction resource scheduling problems. Construction Management and Economics, 31(01), 3-19.

Koskela, L (2003) Is structural change the primary solution to the problems of construction?. Building Research & Information, 31(01), 85–96.

Langston, C (2013) The role of coordinate-based decision-making in the evaluation of sustainable built environments. Construction Management and Economics, 31(01), 62-77.

Li, X, Liu, X, Huang, Y, Li, J, He, J and Dai, J (2024) Evolutionary mechanism of green innovation behavior in construction enterprises: evidence from the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 159-78.

Liu, B, Li, J, Wang, D, Liu, H, Wu, G and Yuan, J (2024) Public–private partnerships: a collaborative framework for ensuring project sustainable operations. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 264-89.

Mirzaee, A M, Pourrostam, T, Majrouhi Sardroud, J, Hosseini, M R, Rahnamayiezekavat, P and Edwards, D (2024) Dispute root causes and prevention in Iranian public-private partnership projects: a causal-predictive model. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 405-31.

Raisbeck, P and Tang, L C M (2013) Identifying design development factors in Australian PPP projects using an AHP framework. Construction Management and Economics, 31(01), 20-39.

Saka, A B, Chan, D W M and Ajayi, S O (2024) Institutional isomorphism and adoption of building information modelling (BIM) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the Nigerian Construction Industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 179-99.

Sunikka, M and Boon, C (2003) Environmental policies and efforts in social housing: the Netherlands. Building Research & Information, 31(01), 1–12.

Tian, B, Fu, J, Xu, Y and Sun, L (2024) How does contract flexibility affect the sustainability performance of public–private partnership projects? A serial multiple mediator model. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 28-47.

Tijani, B, Jin, X and Osei-Kyei, R (2024) Effect of project organization elements on the mental health of project management practitioner in AEC projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 73-114.

Wang, K, Guo, F, Zhang, C and Schaefer, D (2024) From Industry 4.0 to Construction 4.0: barriers to the digital transformation of engineering and construction sectors. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 136-58.

Wang, M and Liao, P C (2024) Experience-based systematic construction hazard warning. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 469-86.

Xiahou, X, Li, Z, Zuo, J, Wang, Z, Li, K and Li, Q (2024) Critical success factors for the implementation of urban regeneration REITs in China: a TISM–MICMAC based approach. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 31(01), 363-85.