Designing domestic buildings for future summers: Attitudes and opinions of building professionals

Gul, Mehreen; Menzies, Gillian Frances

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2012.03.046

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“…This is supported by the results of similar surveys relating to energy efficient dwellings, with concerns of summertime overheating expressed by both building occupants (Behar and Chiu, 2013;Holopainen et al, 2015;Knudsen et al, 2012;Kotol, 2012;Yakubu, 1996) and building professionals (Davis and Harvey, 2008;Gul et al, 2012). Evidence suggests occupants of low energy dwellings are often more comfortable during the winter season compared to summer (McGill et al, 2015;Mlecnik et al, 2012;Schnieders and Hermelink, 2006).…”

Section: Overheating In Energy Efficient Dwellings-existing Evidencesupporting

confidence: 65%

Meta-analysis of indoor temperatures in new-build housing

McGill

Sharpe

Robertson

et al. 2016

Building Research & Information

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Despite growing concerns about overheating, there is a lack of evidence regarding the scale of the problem, particularly in contemporary UK housing. This paper presents the results of a meta-analysis of indoor temperatures in selected low-energy housing.Temperature data recorded at 5 minute intervals in 60 dwellings across 19 demonstration projects (2012)(2013)(2014) were collated and analysed to investigate the prevalence of overheating.Findings evidence high summertime temperatures, with 27% of living rooms exceeding 28°C during August. Based on the CIBSE threshold of 5% annual occupied hours >25°C, 57% of bedrooms and 75% of living rooms were classified as having overheated. Overall, 30% of living rooms exceeded the adaptive comfort threshold of >3% occupied hours The Zero Carbon Hub is a non-profit organisation established in 2008, to take day-to-day responsibility for the achievement of the UK government's target of zero carbon homes from 2016.The hub recently undertook a comprehensive study reviewing a considerable body of knowledge relating to overheating in UK dwellings (Zero Carbon Hub, 2015a;2015b;2015c;2015d;2015e;2015f;2015g;2015h). They stress that one of the most significant challenges of addressing overheating has been the lack of evidence regarding the scale of the problem in a domestic context The aim of this paper is to identify the prevalence of overheating in new-build energy efficient dwellings through a meta-analysis of the existing temperature data gathered as part of the Innovate UK (formerly Technology Strategy Board) BPE programme. This will be achieved by; i) Identifying the prevalence of overheating using static (Passivhaus and CIBSE) criteria and the adaptive method, ii)Exploring the relationship between overheating prevalence and building characteristics (including construction, dwelling type and region), iii) Examining seasonal temperature variations, and iv)Comparing indoor temperatures in homes with and without MVHR systems.

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Section: Overheating In Energy Efficient Dwellings-existing Evidencesupporting

confidence: 65%

Meta-analysis of indoor temperatures in new-build housing

McGill

Sharpe

Robertson

et al. 2016

Building Research & Information

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“…8 Researchers have used focus groups and interviews to gauge opinions for a wide array of environmental practices, including commuting and travel behavior (Lo et al, 2013;Barr et al, 2011;Ortúzar et al, 2000); light-duty vehicle purchase decisions (e.g., Turrentine and Kurani, 2007); building energy management and design (e.g., Murtagh et al, 2013;Gul and Menzies, 2012;Paetz et al, 2012;Pellegrini-Masini and Leishman, 2011); and carbon capture and storage (Shackley et al, 2004).…”

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Heavy-duty trucking and the energy efficiency paradox: Evidence from focus groups and interviews

Klemick

Kopits

Wolverton

et al. 2015

Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice

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“…This conclusion uses an ambiguous mix of language that portrays it in certain ways as a conclusion about climatic actions taken in the real world and in other ways as a conclusion about actions reported in research reports. No discussion is made of the fact that at least four [55][56][57][58] of the 15 studies included in their review designed their methodology a priori to focus on these actions. consultation, 36,60,62 and grey literature searching.…”

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Searching for evidence or approval? A commentary on database search in systematic reviews and alternative information retrieval methodologies

Delaney¹,

Tamás²

2017

Research Synthesis Methods

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Despite recognition that database search alone is inadequate even within the health sciences, it appears that reviewers in fields that have adopted systematic review are choosing to rely primarily, or only, on database search for information retrieval. This commentary reminds readers of factors that call into question the appropriateness of default reliance on database searches particularly as systematic review is adapted for use in new and lower consensus fields. It then discusses alternative methods for information retrieval that require development, formalisation, and evaluation. Our goals are to encourage reviewers to reflect critically and transparently on their choice of information retrieval methods and to encourage investment in research on alternatives.

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Designing domestic buildings for future summers: Attitudes and opinions of building professionals

Cited by 28 publications

References 7 publications

Meta-analysis of indoor temperatures in new-build housing

Meta-analysis of indoor temperatures in new-build housing

Heavy-duty trucking and the energy efficiency paradox: Evidence from focus groups and interviews

Searching for evidence or approval? A commentary on database search in systematic reviews and alternative information retrieval methodologies

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