Physical vs. Aesthetic Renovations: Learning from Swedish House Owners

Bravo, Giangiacomo; Pardalis, Georgios; Mahapatra, Krushna; Mainali, Brijesh

doi:10.3390/buildings9010012

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“…Using the Internet to conduct survey questionnaires is a common and increasingly utilized approach [39,44], as it is generally a faster method of collecting data when compared to administering printed surveys [45][46][47] and is generally less expensive [35]. As Collins [48] observed, survey questions should be kept short and to the point.…”

Section: Stage 2: Internet-based Surveymentioning

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Public Perception of Vernacular Architecture in the Arabian Peninsula: The Case of Rawshan

2020

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This research extends Hasan Fathy’s (1986) principle of vernacular architecture by focusing on the Rawshan through an investigation of two criteria: aesthetics and energy efficiency. The paper discusses the views of both the Saudi public and key decision-makers on reviving vernacular architecture in the context of Saudi Arabia’s rapidly developing economy, characterized by relatively high rates of energy consumption and CO2 emissions. This research explores (a) the interaction in domestic buildings of Saudi occupants with their windows, and how these are perceived as an interface with the external environment; (b) awareness and knowledge of the use of shading elements (such as Rawshans) to reduce the use of artificial lighting while maintaining indoor privacy; (c) Saudi awareness of, and familiarity with, the Rawshan as a vernacular element and a secular architectural tradition; and (d) Saudi views on the revival of traditional architectural elements with a focus on the Rawshan. An online survey (n = 812) was conducted across Saudi Arabia complemented by interviews with expert decision-makers (n = 23) to (a) assess criteria such as privacy, aesthetics, daylight, ventilation, and energy consumption in Saudi residences and (b) investigate the level of acceptance of an optimized retrofitted Rawshan design.

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Section: Stage 2: Internet-based Surveymentioning

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Public Perception of Vernacular Architecture in the Arabian Peninsula: The Case of Rawshan

2020

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“…The inadequate adoption of energy efficient measures by the house owners is a subject widely examined in the literature. Several studies identify the factors motivating or preventing house owners from adopting such measures (e.g., [27,[29][30][31][32][33][34][35][37][38][39][40][41]). In general, the decision of house owners regarding energy efficiency related renovations is the outcome of different factors, which can act either as motives or as barriers for those decisions.…”

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“…There exist several studies on house owners' decision-making towards renovations [29][30][31][32][33][34]. Each of these studies apply to specific contexts.…”

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Swedish House Owners’ Intentions Towards Renovations: Is there a Market for One-Stop-Shop?

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In this paper, we examine factors affecting owners’ intention for renovation of their detached houses. Furthermore, we analyze their interest in choosing a one-stop-shop (OSS) service for the renovation, even though such a concept is not yet established in Sweden, but emerging in other parts of Europe. Our study is based on responses to an online questionnaire survey of 971 house owners residing in Kronoberg Region in Sweden. About 76% of the respondents intend to renovate in the near future, with approximately 71% of them preferring to renovate individual components of their dwelling and 5% to renovate their whole house in steps. House owners of younger age, higher income, higher education, and those with an interest for environmental issues, were the ones most interested in physical renovations, which improves energy efficiency of the building. For those house owners, one-stop-shop can facilitate the decision-making process, and help them to choose those measures that will improve their quality of life. Approximately 20% of the respondents had a positive view towards an one-stop-shop, which is an indicator that market for such a service exists. Parameters such as quality of work, cost and energy savings and specification of measures to be adopted are the key for the promotion of one-stop-shop. Additionally, house owners want to have a certain level of involvement in the selection of actors performing the renovation. Moreover, financial incentives, e.g., loans, do not play a significant role for the selection of one-stop-shop, but act as complementary motive for house owners.

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“…Trends, status and lifestyles are factors this author also refers as boosters to renovation. Bravo et al [31] demonstrated that renovation works are normally linked to aesthetic aspects of the house.…”

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Energy-Related Housing Renovations From an Everyday Life Perspective: Learning From Portuguese Homeowners

Abreu

Oliveira

Lopes

2019

WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment

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Changing the attitudes of existing building users towards sustainability is a paramount strategy towards a low-carbon society. One of the challenges lies in encouraging owners to renovate their houses. Recent studies have pointed out the relevance of the homeowner's social context which, more often than not, outstrips public awareness campaigns and even techno-economic advice. The decision to renovate seems to emerge from deep social issues rather than exclusively from the simple analysis of investment return or environmental awareness. The present study aims to bring discussion to these social subjects for single-family buildings in Portugal and identify key factors which may influence decision making. Firstly, a set of in-depth interviews were conducted with a group of experts. Subsequently, and based on the interviews, a group of Portuguese single-family homeowners, who undertook at least one energyrelated piece of work, were surveyed. Together with the survey a structured observation method was put into practice. The results revealed that homeowner's stage of life, personal/family events, everyday practices, lifestyles and social network framework have a major influence on their prime intention to renovate their homes. The desire to maintain or change the routines and the way family uses the indoor spaces are common drivers, however, motivations linked to aesthetics, trends and social status were revealed to be extremely influencing. The decision process is negotiated inside the family involving not only desired domestic life conditions but also skills, understandings and social values shared by the dwellers. The energy-related renovations take place, in many cases, as a consequence of a previous decision to renovate, taken due to other reasons. It does not consist of one single event but is rather part of a practice of a "little-by-little renovation". Motivational policies should be drawn considering the energy-related renovations as any other type of renovation and not separately from the others.

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Physical vs. Aesthetic Renovations: Learning from Swedish House Owners

Cited by 22 publications

References 55 publications

Public Perception of Vernacular Architecture in the Arabian Peninsula: The Case of Rawshan

Public Perception of Vernacular Architecture in the Arabian Peninsula: The Case of Rawshan

Swedish House Owners’ Intentions Towards Renovations: Is there a Market for One-Stop-Shop?

Energy-Related Housing Renovations From an Everyday Life Perspective: Learning From Portuguese Homeowners

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