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Abdul-Aziz, A, Suresh, S and Renukappa, S (2020) The conundrum of professionalising building surveying in Malaysia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 621–34.
Aibinu, A A and Papadonikolaki, E (2020) Conceptualizing and operationalizing team task interdependences: BIM implementation assessment using effort distribution analytics. Construction Management and Economics, 38(05), 420–46.
Akintola, A, Venkatachalam, S and Root, D (2020) Understanding BIM’s impact on professional work practices using activity theory. Construction Management and Economics, 38(05), 447–67.
Darby, S (2010) Smart metering: what potential for householder engagement?. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 442–57.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: affordances; behaviour; energy demand; energy management; feedback; households; housing; human agency; smart metering
- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2010.492660
- Abstract:
The argument for the implementation of ‘smart’ metering, which is an elastic term, varies according to circumstance and place. In some countries, the business case for establishing an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) relies in part on improving consumption feedback to customers and assisting in the transition to lower-impact energy systems. There is an expectation that AMI will lead to reductions in both the demand and the cost to serve customers through improved communication, but little evidence exists to show overall demand reduction. To what extent might smart meters improve the prospects for customer engagement? To assess this question, end-user perceptions and practices must be considered along with metering hardware and economics. Using the theory of affordances, qualitative research is examined to understand how householders have used consumption feedback, with and without smart meters. Although AMI offers possibilities for household energy management and customer–utility relations, there is little evidence to suggest it will automatically achieve a significant reduction in energy demand. For that, there has to be a determined focus on overall demand reduction (rather than on peak electricity demand reduction), on designing customer interfaces for ease of understanding, and on guiding occupants towards appropriate action. Appropriate forms of interface, feedback, narrative, and support will be needed to reach diverse populations.
Fasna, M and Gunatilake, S (2020) Roles and functions of stakeholders in implementing energy retrofits in the hotel sector. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 737–51.
Gill, Z M, Tierney, M J, Pegg, I M and Allan, N (2010) Low-energy dwellings: the contribution of behaviours to actual performance. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 491–508.
Gupta, R and Chandiwala, S (2010) Understanding occupants: feedback techniques for large-scale low-carbon domestic refurbishments. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 530–48.
Hassanain, M A, Sanni-Anibire, M O, Mahmoud, A S and Ahmed, W (2019) Post-occupancy evaluation of research and academic laboratory facilities. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 797–810.
Hauashdh, A, Jailani, J, Abdul Rahman, I and AL-fadhali, N (2020) Building maintenance practices in Malaysia: a systematic review of issues, effects and the way forward. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 653–72.
Hendrickson, D J and Wittman, H K (2010) Post-occupancy assessment: building design, governance and household consumption. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 481–90.
Isaacs, N, Saville-Smith, K, Camilleri, M and Burrough, L (2010) Energy in New Zealand houses: comfort, physics and consumption. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 470–80.
Kıran Çakır, H, Aydın, D and Arabulan, S (2020) Adaptive reuse of open spaces in historical buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 703–19.
Kaasalainen, T and Huuhka, S (2020) Existing apartment buildings as a spatial reserve for assisted living. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 753–69.
Lindblad, H and Guerrero, J R (2020) Client’s role in promoting BIM implementation and innovation in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 38(05), 468–82.
Marzouk, M, ElSharkawy, M, Elsayed, P and Eissa, A (2020) Resolving deterioration of heritage building elements using an expert system. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 721–35.
Pourebrahimi, M, Eghbali, S R and Pereira Roders, A (2020) Identifying building obsolescence: towards increasing buildings' service life. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 635–52.
Sharifi, A A and Farahinia, A H (2020) Evaluation of the future adaptive reuse of Mashrooteh house using the adaptSTAR model. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 771–84.
Stevenson, F and Rijal, H B (2010) Developing occupancy feedback from a prototype to improve housing production. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 549–63.
van Dam, S S, Bakker, C A and van Hal, J D M (2010) Home energy monitors: impact over the medium-term. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 458–69.
Wilkinson, S, Biloria, N and Ralph, P (2020) The technical issues associated with algae building technology. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 673–88.
Williamson, T, Soebarto, V and Radford, A (2010) Comfort and energy use in five Australian award-winning houses: regulated, measured and perceived. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 509–29.
Yazdani Mehr, S and Wilkinson, S (2020) The importance of place and authenticity in adaptive reuse of heritage buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 689–701.
Zhang, K (2020) Energy-saving parameterized design of buildings based on genetic algorithm. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 785–95.