Housing for Now and the Future: A Systematic Review of Climate-Adaptive Measures

Abstract

Climate change requires our built environment to be adaptable in order to serve the community well. Among the components of the built environment, housing and its occupants are especially vulnerable. Over the years, there have been variations in the designs and building techniques used in the construction of houses able to adapt to these changes. In this study, a systematic review with the preferred reporting items for systematic review and meta-analyses (PRISMA) protocol was conducted to identify, classify, and investigate existing climate-adaptive measures for housing on the basis of 65 articles selected. In total, 21 climate-adaptive measures were identified and classified into three categories, namely, passive design, building technology, and building performance assessment tools. From the identified climate-adaptive measures, 16 distinct benefits were identified, the majority of which are related to improved thermal comfort and energy efficiency. This review lays the foundation for further research examining the roles of existing, new, and emerging technologies in enhancing building performance and the adaptive ability of houses in response to climate change.

Data-Driven Methodology for Coliving Spaces and Space Profiling Based on Post-Occupancy Evaluation through Digital Trail of Users

“…Nevertheless, little architectural or interior design research is available to describe this emerging typology and scattered best-practices or guiding principles are appearing to aid designers in making informed decisions when designing or evaluating coliving spaces [8]. There has also been limited exploration into the houses to understand HCD approaches and climate adaptability of smart housing to meet user needs [1,37].…”

Climate-adaptive housing for the elderly: A preliminary study in New Zealand

“…The effects of climate change such as sea-level rise, changes in weather patterns, and increases in global temperature, have been considered to be threat to human health. Research has shown that these effects could impact significantly on vulnerable populations, including the elderly [8] through the built environment, particularly the housing sector [9]. However, the housing performance would depend on how it was built, designed, used, and maintained [9].…”

“…Research has shown that these effects could impact significantly on vulnerable populations, including the elderly [8] through the built environment, particularly the housing sector [9]. However, the housing performance would depend on how it was built, designed, used, and maintained [9]. Although designing houses based on climatic conditions is not a new concept, it has still been one of the climate mitigation and adaptation measures that researchers continue to explore [10][11][12].…”

Methodology for spatial assessment based on the digital trail analysis. Case studies: workplace and Coliving spaces = Metodología de evaluación espacial basada en el análisis de la huella digital. Casos de estudio: espacios de oficinas y Coliving

“…In addition to the environmental science theories above, Coliving spaces will be evaluated based on cohousing design principles illustrated in the book "Creating Cohousing: Building (Rañeses et al, 2021) and lack of regulations (Glaeser et al, 2005) have impacted house prices and facilitated the evolution of new housing typologies. Coliving offers a more flexible leasing structure and increased engagement with the household to form more meaningful connections with housemates and the general community-regardless of the duration of stay (United Nations Human Settlements Programme, 2005).…”

“…Nevertheless, little architectural or interior design research is available to describe this emerging typology and scattered best-practices or guiding principles are appearing to aid designers in making informed decisions when designing or evaluating coliving spaces (Osborne, 2018). There has also been limited exploration into the houses to understand HCD approaches and climate adaptability of smart housing to meet user needs (Agee et al, 2021;Rañeses et al, 2021). Using data for building design is not new (Binnekamp, 2010;Oechslin, 1993;Schmitt, 1999).…”