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Chen, L, Yuan, B and Wang, X (2024) Simulation analysis of the constraints on the green retrofit of existing buildings and strategies for its promotion: a hybrid method based on ISM and SD. Building Research & Information, 52(05), 515–32.
Gallego Sánchez-Torija, J, García López, C and Fernández Nieto, M A (2024) Energy, water and economic savings by changing habits of users in twelve schools in Spain. Building Research & Information, 52(05), 596–609.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Energy empowerment; user habits; energy efficiency; energy consumption in educational buildings; participation of the educational community;
- ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2023.2277469
- Abstract:
Energy saving and the development of renewable energies already form part of the daily discourse in our society. Climate change and the environmental problems arising from it affect all of us on the planet. In view of the recent energy supply crisis in Europe and in line with the EU's Sustainable Development Goals, it is necessary to accelerate the ecological transition. This means, among many other things, encouraging energy efficiency and energy savings. This research is based on the EURONET 50/50 max project, which applied a methodology with no upfront capital outlay, but based on changing user habits to save energy in educational buildings. It was carried out in twelve educational centres of the Spínola Foundation throughout Spain. Significant reductions in energy and water consumption were achieved. The maximum reduction obtained in water consumption was 29%, 24% in electricity consumption and 33% in heating consumption. The average reduction in consumption obtained was 13% compared to 11% achieved in the 50/50 max project. It was concluded that, on the journey to optimising our energy consumption, working on patterns of usage is fundamental, raising awareness and involving users in order to give rise to permanent processes over time, gradually reversing climate change.
Kurvinen, A, Huovari, J, Lahtinen, M, Sen, T and Saari, A (2024) A dynamic model for estimating the long-term need for repairs and renovations in residential buildings. Building Research & Information, 52(05), 533–50.
Moradi, S, Hirvonen, J and Sormunen, P (2024) A qualitative and life cycle-based study of the energy performance gap in building construction: Perspectives of Finnish project professionals and property maintenance experts. Building Research & Information, 52(05), 564–76.
Sajjad, M, Jayasinghe, C and Perera, P (2024) Damage assessment automation for single storey detached masonry houses: a probabilistic approach. Building Research & Information, 52(05), 551–63.
Wingrove, K, Heffernan, E and Daly, D (2024) Increased home energy use: unintended outcomes of energy efficiency focused policy. Building Research & Information, 52(05), 577–95.
Winkler, C, Perez Vico, E and Widén, K (2024) Challenges to business ecosystem alignment when implementing solar photovoltaic systems in the Swedish built environment. Building Research & Information, 52(05), 497–514.