How occupants behave and interact with their homes - the impact on energy use, comfort, control and satisfaction
Publication NF 35
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
Publication
Abstract
A review of research with users of low and zero carbon houses, summarising how the energy use of homes is significantly affected by the actions of their owners, perceptions of micro renewable technologies, and why new homes often fail to deliver the anticipated energy efficiency.
Author
Monahan, S. and Gemmell, A.
ISBN
9781848062139
Subjects
- Energy efficiency/Energy Management
- Environmental issues/energy
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
- Special subject areas
Publisher History
The NHBC Foundation - National House Building Council's independent research institution - was established in January 2006 in partnership with the BRE Trust.
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