The interaction between building and users in passive and zero‐energy housing and offices
The role of interfaces, knowledge and user commitment
Autor(en): |
Judith Thomsen
Thomas Berker Åshild Lappegard Hauge Karine Denizou Solvår Wågø Sidsel Jerkø |
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Medium: | Fachartikel |
Sprache(n): | Englisch |
Veröffentlicht in: | Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Mai 2013, n. 1, v. 2 |
Seite(n): | 43-59 |
DOI: | 10.1108/20466091311325845 |
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PurposeThe article's aim is to present user experiences with passive houses and zero‐energy buildings. The focus is on the interaction between the building and the users, specifically on how user interfaces, knowledge, and commitment influence the use of the building and the level of energy consumption awareness. Design/methodology/approachThe study follows an explorative grounded theory approach. This approach generates insights that will be consolidated in follow‐up studies. Qualitative interviews with users of six buildings were conducted. Site inspections applying walk‐through method and other available information complement the data. FindingsUsers in general were satisfied with having a new energy efficient building. Several respondents were more concerned about the environment now than before. However, there were concerns about thermal comfort. Misuse or misunderstandings among users in some cases led to lower indoor comfort. New or dissatisfactory design solutions were also responsible for unsatisfactory indoor environmental quality. Originality/valueThe open approach enabled occupants to influence the parameters of the evaluations. Most evaluations of zero‐energy buildings are not yet publicly accessible. |
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