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Abu Dabous, S, Zadeh, T and Ibrahim, F (2024) A failure mode, effects and criticality analysis-based method for formwork assessment and selection in building construction. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 1019–40.

Alzoubi, Y, Locatelli, G and Sainati, T (2024) The ugly side of construction: modern slavery in the 2022 FIFA World Cup program. Construction Management and Economics, 42(05), 412–30.

Babakhani, J and Veysi, F (2024) Investigation and optimization of forced convective heat transfer around a tall building using experimental results. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 893–913.

Bridgeman, J and Loosemore, M (2024) Evaluating social procurement: a theoretically informed and methodologically robust social return on investment (SROI) analysis of a construction training initiative developed to reduce the risk of youth homelessness in Wales. Construction Management and Economics, 42(05), 387–411.

Chiu, L F, Lowe, R, Raslan, R, Altamirano-Medina, H and Wingfield, J (2014) A socio-technical approach to post-occupancy evaluation: interactive adaptability in domestic retrofit. Building Research & Information, 42(05), 574-90.

  • Type: Journal Article
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  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2014.912539
  • Abstract:
    Understanding the process of domestic retrofit is important for learning and innovation. This is particularly the case for low carbon retrofits such as those undertaken under the UK's Retrofit for the Future (RftF) programme, with its aim to achieve an overall 80% carbon reduction by 2050. Current post-occupancy evaluation (POE) research has both theoretical and methodological limitations with implications for technical and behavioural research in the built environment. Drawing on relevant ideas and concepts from social practice theory and science and technology studies, principally prefiguration (constraints/enablement), black-boxing, heating and cooling practices, this paper demonstrates how the relationship between buildings and people could be reconceptualized as mutually constitutive and co-evolving through a process of "interactive adaptation". The concept of interactive adaptation is explored through a novel approach to integrating physical and social data collected from a sample of dwellings selected from the RftF programme. Analysis yields insights into the influences and pathways of interactive adaptation resulting from retrofit technology and practices. The implications of these insights for policy-makers, the research community and practitioners are discussed: end-use energy demand policy needs to be informed by a socio-technical approach.

Dell’Anna, F, Berta, M, Bottero, M, Mallia, G and Morgese, V (2024) Multicriteria-decision support for master plan scheduling: urban regeneration of an industrial area in Northern Italy. Construction Management and Economics, 42(05), 476–501.

Ebekozien, A, Samsurijan, M S, Aigbavboa, C and Awo-Osagie, A I (2024) Developing a framework for building maintenance: A case study of Malaysia's low-cost housing via soft system methodology. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 1041–57.

Forcada, N, Macarulla, M, Gangolells, M and Casals, M (2014) Assessment of construction defects in residential buildings in Spain. Building Research & Information, 42(05), 629-40.

Görsch, C, Seppänen, O, Peltokorpi, A and Lavikka, R (2024) Task planning and control in construction: revealing workers as early and late planners. Construction Management and Economics, 42(05), 431–50.

Geh, N, Emuze, F and Das, D K (2024) Barriers to the deployment of solar photovoltaic in public universities in South Africa: A Delphi study. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 957–81.

Hedayati, M, Iyer-Raniga, U and Crossin, E (2014) A greenhouse gas assessment of a stadium in Australia. Building Research & Information, 42(05), 602-15.

Hojem, T S M, Sørensen, K H and Lagesen, V A (2014) Designing a ‘green’ building: expanding ambitions through social learning. Building Research & Information, 42(05), 591-601.

Hu, Y and Dossick, C S (2024) Decoding the dynamics of BIM use practice in construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 42(05), 451–75.

Jesumoroti, C, Olanrewaju, A and Khor, S C (2024) Defects in Malaysian hospital buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 835–56.

Kouhila, M, Bahammou, Y, Lamsyehe, H, Tagnamas, Z, Moussaoui, H, Idlimam, A and Lamharrar, A (2024) Evaluating water sorption isotherms, drying kinetics and exergy performance of traditionally earth mortar drying system based on hybrid solar-electrical dryer. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 857–80.

Momade, M H, Durdyev, S, Van Tam, N, Shahid, S, Mbachu, J and Momade, Y (2024) Factors influencing adoption of construction technologies in Vietnam's residential construction projects. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 1002–18.

Momoh, J, Medjdoub, B, Ebohon, O J, Ige, O, Young, B E and Ruoyu, J (2024) The implications of adopting sustainable urbanism in developing resilient places in Abuja, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 914–31.

Olatunde, N A, Fidelis, I M, Awodele, I A and Adebayo, B O (2024) Stakeholders prioritization of key performance indicators on public and private tertiary educational projects in Osun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 881–92.

Olusoga, O and Adegun, O (2024) Professionals’ perception studies of vertical greening systems in Lagos, Nigeria. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 821–34.

Pivo, G (2014) Unequal access to energy efficiency in US multifamily rental housing: opportunities to improve. Building Research & Information, 42(05), 551-73.

Sari, L H, Kayan, B A and Zahriah, Z (2024) An assessment of indoor environmental quality in COVID-19 affected houses: A case study in Banda Aceh, Indonesia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 932–56.

Sporrong, J and Kadefors, A (2014) Municipal consultancy procurement: new roles and practices. Building Research & Information, 42(05), 616-28.

Unver, H, Alptekin, O and Kalkan, M (2024) Comparison of the building adaptability assessment models: A semi-systematic review. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 982–1001.

Yusuf, A O, Opawole, A, Musa, N A, Kadiri, D S and Ebunoluwa, E I (2024) Factors influencing the organisational capabilities of the public sector for implementation of building information modelling in construction projects. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 42(05), 1058–83.