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Arashpour, M, Wakefield, R, Blismas, N and Lee E W M (2013) A new approach for modelling variability in residential construction projects. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 83-92.

Ding, G (2013) Demolish or refurbish – environmental benefits of housing conservation. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 18-34.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Embodied energy; CO2 emissions; historic buildings; indoor climate
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v13i2.3322
  • Abstract:
    Climate change and energy efficiency are some of the most pressing issues facing China today. With its economic growth since 1978, the government has struggled to contain environmental damages and social unrest related to the economy’s rapid transformation. With the rapid growth in population and urbanization the demand for housing has escalated and traditional housing has been under threat of demolition to make way for new construction. Traditional housing is generally considered wasteful in its use of land and/or energy, and is often demolished for more intensive and more energy-efficient housing, despite the resulting loss of embodied energy and urban amenity. A research project was undertaken to study the environmental performance of traditional housing in Hangzhou. The project looks into analyzing and comparing embodied energy and CO2 for seven dwellings. In addition indoor climate data were recorded and collected in the form of hourly temperature and humidity readings for one year in six local houses and in a modern unit as a control for one year. The research results reveal that there is little difference in environmental performance between traditional and conventional modern construction and the value of conservation rather than demolition as a strategic development for the construction industry.

Gajendran, T, Brewer, G and Marimuthu, M (2013) Internationalisation of construction business and e-commerce: Innovation, integration and dynamic capabilities. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 1-17.

Grant, E (2013) “Pack 'em, rack 'em and stack 'em”: the appropriateness of the use and reuse of shipping containers for prison accommodation. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 35-44.

Jimoh, R and Van Wyk, J (2013) Ideological leaning and praxis of housing co-operatives in South Africa: matters arising. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 54-66.

MacDonald, J and Mills, J (2013) An IPD approach to construction education. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 93-103.

Mahamid, I (2013) Common risks affecting time overrun in road construction projects in Palestine: contractors’ perspective. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 45-53.

Windapo, A O (2013) Relationship between degree of risk, cost and level of compliance to occupational health and safety regulations in construction. Construction Economics and Building, 13(02), 67-82.