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Abou Houraira, A, Ouali, A, Elhammoumi, O and Fekri, A (2023) Effect of accelerated aging by temperature and moisture variation cycles on the durability of concrete. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 533-48.

Ackerly, K and Brager, G (2013) Window signalling systems: control strategies and occupant behaviour. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 342-60.

Ahmed, M O and El-adaway, I H (2023) An integrated game-theoretic and reinforcement learning modeling for multi-stage construction and infrastructure bidding. Construction Management and Economics, 41(03), 183–207.

Atuahene, B T, Kanjanabootra, S and Gajendran, T (2023) Transformative role of big data through enabling capability recognition in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 41(03), 208–31.

Dallasega, P, Schulze, F and Revolti, A (2023) Augmented Reality to overcome Visual Management implementation barriers in construction: a MEP case study. Construction Management and Economics, 41(03), 232–55.

Ech Charqy, Y, Radouani, R and Essahli, M (2023) FE modeling of the effect of conductivity in galvanic corrosion between different types of stainless steel and carbon steel in a structure bolted joint. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 574-87.

Ertemir, D Y and Edis, E (2023) Sustaining modern heritage buildings: visual defect categorisation guides for the general condition survey of rendered-painted facades. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 606-24.

Fireman, M C T, Saurin, T A, Formoso, C T, Koskela, L and Tommelein, I D (2023) Slack in production planning and control: a study in the construction industry. Construction Management and Economics, 41(03), 256–76.

Goins, J and Moezzi, M (2013) Linking occupant complaints to building performance. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 361-72.

Gupta, R and Gregg, M (2013) Preventing the overheating of English suburban homes in a warming climate. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 281-300.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2013.772043
  • Abstract:
    As the impacts of climate change become more prominent within the next 50 years and beyond, the risk of overheating in homes is a concern. This is specifically relevant in the UK's suburbs where 84% of the population reside. To assess this future impact and the effectiveness of adaptive retrofitting, probabilistic climate change data for the 2030s and 2050s are used to assess the overheating risk in six suburban house archetypes in three cities in the UK: Bristol, Oxford and Stockport. The risks of overheating in typical constructions are assessed and the possibility of preventing overheating through the use of adaptation packages is evaluated through dynamic thermal simulation. Homes in Oxford show the greatest risk of overheating. The most effective (passive) package for tackling future overheating tends to combine fabric improvements and internal heat gain reduction. To assist planners and policy-makers in assessing and preventing overheating risk at a stock level, this adaptation package is further evaluated in selected neighbourhoods across the three case study cities, using the geographical information system (GIS)-based DECoRuM-Adapt (Domestic Energy, Carbon Counting and Carbon Reduction Model) model. The implications for public policy are that the existing housing stock must be future-proofed for a warming climate, particularly retrofit programmes (e.g. the Green Deal) and any upgrading of building regulations.

Henriques, D F, Clara, M P and Flores-Colen, I (2023) Inspection and structural assessment of traditional timber floors: a practical systematization. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 675-91.

Ismail, Z A (2023) Improving failure risk by better planning and safety for precast beam-to-column connection elements using physical internet-enabled building information modeling technology: a Malaysian case study. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 517-32.

Kumar, A, Khare, R, Sankat, S and Madhavi, P (2023) Fire safety assessment for older adults in high-rise residential buildings in India: a comprehensive study. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 625-46.

Lomas, K J and Kane, T (2013) Summertime temperatures and thermal comfort in UK homes. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 259-80.

Montazami, A and Nicol, F (2013) Overheating in schools: comparing existing and new guidelines. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 317-29.

Schellen, L, Loomans, M, de Wit, M and van Marken Lichtenbelt, W (2013) The influence of different cooling techniques and gender on thermal perception. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 330-41.

Teli, D, James, P A B and Jentsch, M F (2013) Thermal comfort in naturally ventilated primary school classrooms. Building Research & Information, 41(03), 301-16.

Van Den Bossche, N, Blommaert, A and Daniotti, B (2023) The impact of demographical, geographical and climatological factors on building defects in Belgium. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 549-73.

Ventura, M, S. Dias, I, Flores-Colen, I and Silva, A (2023) Pathology and proactive maintenance of floor finishes. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 41(03), 588-605.