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Al-Tameemi, K S and Samir, H H (2022) The impact of investment projects on the traditional architectural identity of Basra city. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 661-9.

Ali, A S and Au-Yong, C P (2022) Risk factors in the refurbishment design process: the case of Malaysia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 622-35.

Amoah, C and Bikitsha, L (2022) Emerging contractor's management and planning skills to overcome business risk factors. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 670-89.

Axon, C J, Bright, S J, Dixon, T J, Janda, K B and Kolokotroni, M (2012) Building communities: reducing energy use in tenanted commercial property. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 461-72.

Bahammou, Y, Kouhila, M, Moussaoui, H, Lamsyehe, H, Tagnamas, Z, Lamharrar, A and Idlimam, A (2022) Evaluation of the influence of ambient air temperature and air velocity on mortar cement durability using a forced convection solar dryer. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 462-80.

Berker, T and Bharathi, K (2012) Energy and buildings research: challenges from the new production of knowledge. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 473-80.

Bourdic, L and Salat, S (2012) Building energy models and assessment systems at the district and city scales: a review. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 518-26.

Calderon, C and Keirstead, J (2012) Modelling frameworks for delivering low-carbon cities: advocating a normalized practice. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 504-17.

Ebekozien, A (2022) Construction companies’ compliance to personal protective equipment on junior staff in Nigeria: issues and solutions. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 481-98.

Galardo, L and Trottier, M (2022) How supervisor, co-worker, and spousal social support influences the experience of workload and work-family conflict: results from a survey of construction workers in Québec. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 331–42.

Gansmo, H J (2012) Municipal planning of a sustainable neighbourhood: action research and stakeholder dialogue. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 493-503.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: action research; community engagement; energy; integrated design; interdisciplinarity; low-carbon society; neighbourhood design; planning; sustainable settlements
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2012.676319
  • Abstract:
    How can researchers and planners best facilitate the transition to low-carbon societies? In particular, can they initiate better dialogue in order to foster stakeholder engagement in planning, building and living in low-carbon settlements? These challenges inform a municipal planning process for a new neighbourhood in Trondheim, Norway: Brøset, as well as for an interdisciplinary research project exploring the role of action research in supporting the transition to low-carbon societies. The processes are described for identifying the central actors and applying the dialogue strategies in the early planning project phase. Researchers and planners collaborated to contribute to new knowledge production and practice to support the transition to low-carbon societies. The utility of the co-produced results is their potential contribution to both standards of rigour as well as the timely dissemination of research and knowledge sharing within and across research communities and to different stakeholders involved in the project. This case study provides interesting lessons about why and how other projects can consider similar action research processes as a viable approach for sustaining the transition to low-carbon economies, particularly in the early planning phase.

Grenzfurtner, W, Rudberg, M, Mayrhofer, R, Loike, K and Gronalt, M (2022) Performance measurement and management practices of on-site activities in industrialized housebuilding. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 239–53.

Gupta, R and Gregg, M (2012) Appraisal of UK funding frameworks for energy research in housing. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 446-60.

Hamida, M B and Hassanain, M A (2022) Investigation of AEC/FM practices in adaptive reuse projects. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 636-60.

Imu, N J, Ezeamama, A and Matemilola, S (2022) Assessment of energy and emissions saving impact of solar PV modules: a case study of Bangladesh. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 608-21.

Khalef, R, Ali, G G, El-adaway, I H and Gad, G M (2022) Managing construction projects impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic: a contractual perspective. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 313–30.

Koch, A, Girard, S and McKoen, K (2012) Towards a neighbourhood scale for low- or zero-carbon building projects. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 527-37.

Kohler, N and Hassler, U (2012) Alternative scenarios for energy conservation in the building stock. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 401-16.

Lehtovaara, J, Seppänen, O and Peltokorpi, A (2022) Improving construction management with decentralised production planning and control: exploring the production crew and manager perspectives through a multi-method approach. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 254–77.

Li, B and Yao, R (2012) Building energy efficiency for sustainable development in China: challenges and opportunities. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 417-31.

Mohamed Safith, A W and De Silva, L (2022) The techniques and challenges of GPS surveying for vertical alignments in high-rise buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 587-607.

Mousavi, S Y and Kariminia, S (2022) Analysis of human behavior in case of fire inside a high-rise building: effect of risk perception and Individual's location. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 441-61.

Ofori-Boadu, A N, Bryant, D, Bock-Hyeng, C, Assefa, Z, Aryeetey, F, Munkaila, S and Fini, E (2022) Physiochemical characterization of agricultural waste biochars for partial cement replacement. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 569-86.

Olanrewaju, A, Tan, Y Y and Soh, S N (2022) Defect characterisations in the Malaysian affordable housing. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 539-68.

Royal, S, Lehoux, N and Blanchet, P (2022) New home warranty schemes: developing a theoretical comparative framework using qualitative content analysis. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 499-522.

Schweber, L and Leiringer, R (2012) Beyond the technical: a snapshot of energy and buildings research. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 481-92.

Sing, M C P, Fung, I W H, Edwards, D J and Liu, H (2022) Dynamic construction site layout planning: an application of branch and bond algorithm. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 40(04), 523-38.

Skea, J (2012) Research and evidence needs for decarbonisation in the built environment: a UK case study. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 432-45.

Summerfield, A J and Lowe, R (2012) Challenges and future directions for energy and buildings research. Building Research & Information, 40(04), 391-400.

Vahabi, A, Nasirzadeh, F and Mills, A (2022) Influence of briefing clarity on construction projects: a fuzzy hybrid simulation approach. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 278–95.

van der Meer, J, Hartmann, A, van der Horst, A and Dewulf, G (2022) Raising risk awareness in multi-criteria design decisions for integrated design and construction tenders. Construction Management and Economics, 40(04), 296–312.