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Al-Maiyah, S, Brett Martinson, D and Elkadi, H (2024) Evaluation of the indoor environment in a historic museum during the COVID-19 lockdown in Northwest England. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 748-64.

Al-Maiyah, S, Brett Martinson, D and Elkadi, H (2024) Evaluation of the indoor environment in a historic museum during the COVID-19 lockdown in Northwest England. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 748–64.

Anspach, J A, Sharma, V and Madathil, K C (2024) Hospital design planning: unscheduled trauma ER visits impacting inpatient space allocation. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 836-50.

Anspach, J A, Sharma, V and Madathil, K C (2024) Hospital design planning: unscheduled trauma ER visits impacting inpatient space allocation. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 836–50.

Figliola, A, Canducci, A, Calcagni, L and Battisti, A (2024) Passive strategies for climate change mitigation in architectural heritage: the case study of Santa Maria in Trastevere Basilica, Rome. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 725-47.

Figliola, A, Canducci, A, Calcagni, L and Battisti, A (2024) Passive strategies for climate change mitigation in architectural heritage: the case study of Santa Maria in Trastevere Basilica, Rome. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 725–47.

Foster, J A and Poston, A (2024) Occupant experience of domestic kitchen environments in low-energy social and affordable housing in Scotland. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 799-816.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: building performance evaluation; domestic kitchen; health; indoor air quality; unintended consequences; ventilation; building use survey
  • ISBN/ISSN: 09613218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2024.2324349
  • Abstract:

    New housing design has changed rapidly due to legislative requirements for energy-efficiency improvements. While housing energy efficiency is improving, little attention is given to individual indoor spaces, such as a domestic kitchen and associated occupant well-being. This study used secondary data from a building use survey (BUS) undertaken in 91 energy-efficient dwellings in five new social housing developments in Scotland to assess the occupant’s views and experiences of their kitchen environments. The occupants’ open-ended responses were explored using thematic analysis, identifying five themes: architectural design, building services, fixtures and fittings, change in diet and social outcomes. Satisfaction was reported for higher ceilings, good daylight, views and positive social engagement. Aspects considered poor related to construction quality, high internal temperature, low daylight levels, artificial lighting, and storage that negatively impacted the occupier’s lived experience. The results highlight broad issues associated with kitchen environments that can affect the occupiers’ physical and mental health. While an exploratory study, the outcomes emphasize the need for focused research of a larger sample size to explore the impact of kitchens on the resident’s health and well-being in modern housing.

Foster, J A and Poston, A (2024) Occupant experience of domestic kitchen environments in low-energy social and affordable housing in Scotland. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 799–816.

Gómez-Sirvent, J L, Fernández-Sotos, D, Fernández-Sotos, A, Sánchez-Reolid, R, López de la Rosa, F and Fernández-Caballero, A (2024) Exploring the impact of windows on musicians’ experience: a neuroarchitecture perspective. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 765–80.

Gómez-Sirvent, J L, Fernández-Sotos, D, Fernández-Sotos, A, Sánchez-Reolid, R, López de la Rosa, F and Fernández-Caballero, A (2024) Exploring the impact of windows on musicians' experience: A neuroarchitecture perspective. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 765-80.

Kearns, A (2024) Housing space and occupancy standards: Developing evidence for policy from a health and wellbeing perspective in the UK context. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 722-37.

Qi, F, Jiang, L, Chen, Y, Zhu, L and Jiang, Y (2024) Identifying Chinese students' perceptions of smart classrooms and their relationships with design features. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 781-98.

Qi, F, Jiang, L, Chen, Y, Zhu, L and Jiang, Y (2024) Identifying Chinese students’ perceptions of smart classrooms and their relationships with design features. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 781–98.

Sadek, A H, Willis, J, Joubert, L, Shah, B, Fawzy, M and Speakman, D (2024) Outpatient oncology settings: the distinctive contribution of supportive design to patient experience and wellbeing. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 817-35.

Sadek, A H, Willis, J, Joubert, L, Shah, B, Fawzy, M and Speakman, D (2024) Outpatient oncology settings: the distinctive contribution of supportive design to patient experience and wellbeing. Building Research & Information, 52(07), 817–35.