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Borg, L and Lind, H (2014) Framework for structuring procurement contracts. Construction Economics and Building, 14(04), 71-84.
Forsythe, P and Ding, G (2014) Greenhouse gas emissions from excavation on residential construction sites. Construction Economics and Building, 14(04), 1-10.
Johnston, M Guaralda, M and Sawang, S (2014) Sustainable innovation for Queensland's housing design: a case study. Construction Economics and Building, 14(04), 11-31.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: Sustainable housing; prefabrication; perception; attitude; innovation
- ISBN/ISSN: 1837-9133
- URL: https://doi.org/10.5130/AJCEB.v14i4.4146
- Abstract:
This research provides an assessment tool that assists the selection process of sustainability in detached suburban housing. It investigates the implications of using different design and construction methods including architecturally designed houses, developer housing and prefabricated houses. The study simulates one example of the three types of houses that have been chosen to fulfil a real client brief on a real site on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia. Criteria for sustainability assessment are formulated based on literature reviews, exemplar designs and similar research projects for which the houses can be adequately evaluated. This criterion covers aspects including energy use, materials and thermal performance. The data is collected using computer models and sustainability assessment software to compare and draw conclusions on the success of each house. Our study indicates that architecturally designed housing with prefabricated building techniques are a better alternative to generic developer style housing. Our research provides an insight into the implications of three key elements of sustainability including energy use, materials and thermal performance. Designers, builders, developers and home-buyers are given an insight into some options currently available on the housing market and how the choices made during early design stages can provide a more positive environmental impact
Olanipekun, A, Abiola-Falemu, J and Aje, I (2014) Dimensions of organisational culture in quantity surveying firms in Nigeria. Construction Economics and Building, 14(04), 54-70.
Olatunji, O and Sher, W (2014) Perspectives on modelling BIM-enabled estimating practices. Construction Economics and Building, 14(04), 32-53.