An Introduction to the National Non-Domestic Building Stock Database

Steadman, Philip; Bruhns, Harry R; Rickaby, P A

doi:10.1068/bst2

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“…Nishida and Hua, 2011). In most European countries there is ongoing research to obtain such data; in some countries such as the UK they already exist (Steadman et al, 2000). When georeferenced stock data are available, it will be possible to proceed to extensive statistical (cluster) analysis, data mining and analysis of time series (Hassler, 2009).…”

Section: Building Stock Researchmentioning

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Alternative scenarios for energy conservation in the building stock

Kohler

Hassler²

2012

Building Research & Information

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Section: Building Stock Researchmentioning

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Alternative scenarios for energy conservation in the building stock

Kohler

Hassler²

2012

Building Research & Information

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“…For information on the heights of buildings, there was an initial attempt at using geographical information system (GIS) data from Landmap. 11 However, the approach proved inaccurate, and therefore the next best dataset available was for the average floor-tofloor height of schools in England and Wales from the Non-Domestic Building Stock project (Steadman, Bruhns, & Rickaby, 2000). The overall height was derived by multiplying the average number of storeys by 3.62 m, rather than making assumptions about the heights of buildings based on visual inspection.…”

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Improved benchmarking comparability for energy consumption in schools

Hong¹,

Paterson²,

Mumovic³

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The method behind the UK Display Energy Certificate (DEC) improves the comparability of benchmarking by accounting for variations in weather and occupancy. To improve the comparability further, the incorporation of other features that are intrinsic to buildings (e.g. built form and building services) deserve exploration. This study investigates the impact of these features and explores ways to improve further comparability in benchmarking the energy performance of schools. Statistical analyses of approximately 7700 schools were performed, followed by analyses of causal factors in 465 schools in greater detail using artificial neural networks (ANNs), each designed to understand and identify the factors that have significant impact on the pattern of energy use of schools. Changes in the pattern of energy use of schools have occurred over the past four years. This fact highlights issues associated with static benchmarks. A significant difference in energy performance between primary and secondary schools meant that it was necessary to re-examine the way non-domestic buildings are classified. Factors were identified as having significant impact on the pattern of energy use. The characteristics raise new possibilities for developing sectorspecific methods and improving comparability.

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“…The main reason lies in the variation that these may have from one case to the other, making it hard to extrapolate one identical occurrence with any reasonable frequency. Similar assumptions are intrinsic to the development of benchmarks and are also found in Steadman et al (2000b) and Korolija et al (2013).…”

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Double skin façade (DSF) technologies for UK office refurbishments

Pomponi

Piroozfar

2015

Structural Survey

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to establish how UK offices and double skin façade (DSF) technologies can be best matched for refurbishment purposes. Design/methodology/approach – This research uses a mixed methodology including primary and secondary data collection, analysis and interpolation through document analysis, comprehensive critical literature review, and case study approach. Findings – In total, 22 benchmarks have been developed to represent 75 per cent of the existing office stock in the UK. Through a comparison with 36 case studies of European buildings refurbished with DSFs, two benchmarks showed to be most suitable for a DSF refurbishment and most appropriate configurations for a successful DSF refurbishment have been identified. Findings have been also checked against a large sample of DSF buildings in the UK. Research limitations/implications – The benchmarks delivered in this study can be developed further into parametric models, where variations can be obtained by changing the parameters provided. A follow-up study can be designed to help define the exact share of existing stock represented by each benchmark and to foster research where a more typological or statistical approach might be intended. Practical implications – Findings from this research can be of practical use to academics and practitioners alike involved in research related to office refurbishments, DSFs, and the UK existing office stock. The design for this research can also be adapted to similar studies on its own or further developed to suit different contexts. Social implications – Improvements to existing buildings can preserve established communities, with a clear social advantage. Originality/value – This paper represents the first attempt to systemically shed light on how existing UK offices and DSF technologies can be best matched in refurbishments. The benchmarks developed, the DSF case studies, and guidelines for suitable DSF technologies in UK office refurbishments represent the original contribution of this research.

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An Introduction to the National Non-Domestic Building Stock Database

Cited by 29 publications

References 9 publications

Alternative scenarios for energy conservation in the building stock

Alternative scenarios for energy conservation in the building stock

Improved benchmarking comparability for energy consumption in schools

Double skin façade (DSF) technologies for UK office refurbishments

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