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Ababio, B K and Lu, W (2023) Barriers and enablers of circular economy in construction: a multi-system perspective towards the development of a practical framework. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 3–21.
Abdollahzadeh, N, Farahani, A V, Soleimani, K and Zomorodian, Z S (2023) Indoor environmental quality improvement of student dormitories in Tehran, Iran. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 258-78.
Agyekum, K, Akli-Nartey, E E K, Kukah, A S and Agyekum, A K (2023) Importance-performance analysis (IPA) of the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of an EDGE-certified building in Ghana. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 73-95.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: edge-certified building; Ghana; importance-performance analysis; indoor environmental quality
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- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-03-2021-0040
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Purpose: The excellence in design and greater efficiencies (EDGE) certification system has seen a gradual adoption worldwide, with Ghana having six out of its eight certified green buildings bearing an EDGE certification. However, little is known about occupants’ satisfaction with the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) of EDGE-certified buildings. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the satisfaction of occupants with the IEQ of an EDGE-certified building in Ghana by identifying their perceived performance of the indoor environment relative to their perceived importance. Design/methodology/approach: A survey was conducted to evaluate the performance of 12 IEQ parameters with the occupants of an EDGE-certified office building. The survey results were evaluated using a gap analysis and both traditional and alternative Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) matrices. Findings: The findings revealed that noise level, temperature, cleanliness, sound privacy, air quality and humidity were IEQs that required the highest priority for improvement. Daylight and artificial lighting showed no appreciable performance gap. Space layout was adequately satisfied, whereas space size was overly satisfied. Visual privacy and outdoor view were found to require low priority of improvement. Originality/value: This study contributes to the state-of-the-art of the IEQ of green buildings. It pioneers the research that seeks to examine the IEQ of EDGE-certified buildings. The gap analysis and the IPA were effective in prioritizing the IEQs for improvement action and provided a practical research framework that helped researchers examine the performance of green buildings, thereby giving valuable feedback to policymakers and building owners.
Birchmore, R C, Berry, T A, Wallis, S L, Tsai, S and Hernandez, G (2023) Thermal performance and indoor air quality in new, medium density houses – Auckland, New Zealand. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 279-300.
Bonham, M B (2013) Leading by example: new professionalism and the government client. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 77-94.
Bruce-Konuah, A, Jones, R V and Fuertes, A (2023) A method for estimating scheduled and manual override heating behaviour and settings from measurements in low energy UK homes. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 25-44.
Coenen, T B J, Visscher, K and Volker, L (2023) A systemic perspective on transition barriers to a circular infrastructure sector. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 22–43.
Craig, N, Pilcher, N, Forster, A M and Kennedy, C (2023) Ethanol-driven building fungus colonisation: “Whisky Black” in urban built environments. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 238-57.
Dennehy, G, Kennedy, B and Spillane, J (2023) Building control (amendment) regulations 2014: integration and compliance in large Irish construction organisations. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 225-37.
Feng, H, Kassem, M, Greenwood, D and Doukari, O (2023) Whole building life cycle assessment at the design stage: a BIM-based framework using environmental product declaration. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 109-42.
Few, J and Elwell, C A (2023) Applying the CO2 concentration decay tracer gas method in long-term monitoring campaigns in occupied homes: identifying appropriate unoccupied periods and decay periods. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 96-108.
Gremyr, I, Bäckstrand, J, Fredriksson, A, Gatenholm, G and Halldórsson, & (2023) Blueprinting construction logistics services for quality improvement. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 60–78.
Hartenberger, U, Lorenz, D and Lützkendorf, T (2013) A shared built environment professional identity through education and training. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 60-76.
Hill, S, Lorenz, D, Dent, P and Lützkendorf, T (2013) Professionalism and ethics in a changing economy. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 8-27.
Hughes, W and Hughes, C (2013) Professionalism and professional institutions in times of change. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 28-38.
Janda, K B and Parag, Y (2013) A middle-out approach for improving energy performance in buildings. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 39-50.
Jaradat, S, Whyte, J and Luck, R (2013) Professionalism in digitally mediated project work. Building Research & Information, 41(01), 51-9.
Kobeyev, S, Tokbolat, S, Nazipov, F and Satyanaga, A (2023) Design and modeling of an on-site greywater treatment system for a hotel building. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 201-24.
Kulmedov, B and Durdyev, S (2023) Cost and environmental performance of forced air and hot water heating systems in post-Soviet countries. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 170-81.
Murtagh, N, Owen, A M and Simpson, K (2023) Engaging UK repair–maintain–improve practitioners in improved building performance. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 11-24.
Newton, S, Shirazi, A and Christensen, P (2023) Defining and demonstrating a smart technology configuration to improve energy performance and occupant comfort in existing buildings: a conceptual framework. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 182-200.
Nilsson Vestola, E and Eriksson, P E (2023) Engineered and emerged collaboration: vicious and virtuous cycles. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 79–96.
Peukes, I E, Francesco, P and D'Amico, B (2023) Life cycle assessment of 61 ducted gas heating upgrades in Australia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 143-69.
Roberts, B M, Allinson, D and Lomas, K J (2023) Evaluating methods for estimating whole house air infiltration rates in summer: implications for overheating and indoor air quality. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(01), 45-72.
Wang, Z, Han, F, Xia, B, Liu, J and Zhang, C (2023) Regional differences and heterogeneity of construction and demolition waste with economic growth: evidence from China. Construction Management and Economics, 41(01), 44–59.