Ou, Y., Hu, C. and Zhao, Q. (2024) Investigating the Impact of Housing Energy Efficiency on Indoor Environment at the Overheating Summer – A Study in Southwark, London. In: 32nd Annual Geographical Information Science Research UK Conference (GISRUK), Leeds, UK, 09-12 Apr 2024, (doi: 10.5281/zenodo.10926875)
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Abstract
This study investigates the impact of housing energy efficiency on summer overheating. Using indoor sensor data, energy performance certificates (EPC), and household surveys, it explores temperature variation among energy efficiency levels and the existence of communal heating. Applying two- sample t-tests, results reveal that energy-efficient homes could “trap” heat for good insulation, while inefficient ones experience fluctuating temperatures in Southwark, London. Moreover, the non- adjustable communal heating deteriorates summer heat. These findings suggest future energy retrofit practices as well as policies to adapt to overheating, by adopting better ventilation systems, adjustable communal heating systems as well as scientific EPC rating systems.
| Item Type: | Conference Proceedings |
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| Additional Information: | The work was made possible by ESRC’s on-going support for the Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC) [ES/L011921/1 and ES/S007105/1] and the research funding support from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ). |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hu, Ms Congying and Zhao, Dr Qunshan and Ou, Miss Yunbei |
| Authors: | Ou, Y., Hu, C., and Zhao, Q. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2024 The Author(s) |
| First Published: | First published in 32nd Annual Geographical Information Science Research UK Conference (GISRUK) |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons license |
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