The Energy Efficiency Post-COVID-19 in China’s Office Buildings

Duarte, Carlos; Cortiços, Nuno Dinis

doi:10.3390/cleantechnol4010012

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“…These workers value this perk because they believe it will help them strike a better balance between their personal and professional lives. Telecommuting and other hybrid work models have an impact, reducing building occupancy and posing new questions about the optimal use of office space and the associated environmental impacts, as reported by (Duarte and Cortiços, 2022).…”

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Work-home interaction: a challenge to human resource management

Nazeer,

Prasad,

Mudiatpan

et al. 2023

LBSJMR

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PurposeThe main aim of the existing study is to assess work-home interaction which is a challenge to human resource management (HRM).Design/methodology/approachThe existing research is primary in nature. The sample size of the study is 285. The responses obtained from structured questionnaire. The qualitative data collected from secondary sources. For quantitative analysis various statistical tools have been applied, namely, Cronbach Alpha test, Correlation analysis and Regression analysis. The variables understudy was work environment, training opportunities, career opportunities, pay structure and technology factors.FindingsAs the recent pandemic continues to spread, all institutions should essentially remain alert and adaptable to new circumstances. HRM was essential throughout the pandemic, but now more than ever HR professionals must go above and beyond to meet the demands of organizations. The purpose of this study was to illuminate some of the most significant HR concerns that have surfaced in the aftermath of recent pandemics.Social implicationsEmployees' perspectives on work and life have shifted as a result of the added stress brought on by pandemic. So, businesses should provide crucial care to their workers' spirits and also HR professionals should pay close attention to their concerns and address the same thoughtfully.Originality/valueThe research adds to the current literature by illuminating the additional HR difficulties that have emerged in the wake of the global epidemic. More research may reveal additional significant HR difficulties, but these are a good place to start.

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Work-home interaction: a challenge to human resource management

Nazeer,

Prasad,

Mudiatpan

et al. 2023

LBSJMR

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“…Temporary bans were imposed on all foreign passengers who had recently visited the hardest-hit regions within the previous 14 days. The infectious disease outbreaks stemming from COVID-19 have had a substantial impact, resulting in significant disease burdens, increased energy consumption, and economic challenges for affected countries [1,2]. To minimize the spread of the pandemic, countries have swiftly adapted their flight adjustment policies in response to changing pandemic dynamics, necessitating frequent modifications of flight schedules.…”

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An Innovative Multi-Objective Rescheduling System for Mitigating Pandemic Spread in Aviation Networks

Yuan,

Wang,

Jiang

et al. 2024

Clean Technol.

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The novel coronavirus outbreak has significantly heightened environmental costs and operational challenges for civil aviation airlines, prompting emergency airport closures in affected regions and a substantial decline in ridership. The consequential need to reassess, delay, or cancel flight itineraries has led to disruptions at airports, amplifying the risk of disease transmission. In response, this paper proposes a spatial approach to efficiently address pandemic spread in the civil aviation network. The methodology prioritizes the use of a static gravity model for calculating route-specific infection pressures, enabling strategic flight rescheduling to control infection levels at airports (nodes) and among airlines (edges). Temporally, this study considers intervals between takeoffs and landings to minimize crowd gatherings, mitigating the novel coronavirus transmission rate. By constructing a discrete space–time network for irregular flights, this research generates a viable set of routes for aircraft operating in special circumstances, minimizing both route-specific infection pressures and operational costs for airlines. Remarkably, the introduced method demonstrates substantial savings, reaching almost 53.4%, compared to traditional plans. This showcases its efficacy in optimizing responses to pandemic-induced disruptions within the civil aviation network, offering a comprehensive solution that balances operational efficiency and public health considerations in the face of unprecedented challenges.

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“…Rouleau and Gosselin [21] found a 46% increase in electricity use in social housing in Canada during the lockdown period. Duarte and Cortiços [22] performed energy simulations in office buildings in China under the post-COVID-19 scenarios, resulting in an upward and downward trend based on the climate zones. Su et al [23] compared the energy consumption pattern and indoor air quality of a large green commercial building in China and reported that the building energy consumption decreased by an average of 55.4% and the indoor air quality compliance rate increased.…”

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Electricity Consumption in Higher Education Buildings in Thailand during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2022

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced higher education institutions to switch to online learning for most of 2020 and 2021 for the safety of their students and staff, which significantly impacted campus resource consumption. This study aims to analyze the changes in electricity consumption in higher education buildings based on comparisons of three academic years to understand more about the energy implications of the post-COVID-19 era. The electricity data were collected from 181 samples of the electricity meter records at Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. When compared to the typical academic year in 2018, the results indicate that electricity consumption in 2019 and 2020 decreased by 20.92% and 35.50%, respectively. The academic and the library-type buildings marked the biggest change in electricity reduction. The smallest change was found in the research type as its essential work remained on campus. Only electricity consumption in the residence type increased due to the long periods of online learning policies. Finally, the findings suggest that teaching and learning activities have a strong influence on electricity consumption in higher education buildings. The facilities and learning methods related to these activities should be carefully discussed as elements of an effective strategy to manage electricity demands at the university level.

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The Energy Efficiency Post-COVID-19 in China’s Office Buildings

Cited by 9 publications

References 34 publications

Work-home interaction: a challenge to human resource management

Work-home interaction: a challenge to human resource management

An Innovative Multi-Objective Rescheduling System for Mitigating Pandemic Spread in Aviation Networks

Electricity Consumption in Higher Education Buildings in Thailand during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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