All Outputs (3)

Post-Pandemic study spaces: Post occupancy evaluation of BREEAM excellence rated university building (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Duran, O., & Zhao, J. (2022). Post-Pandemic study spaces: Post occupancy evaluation of BREEAM excellence rated university building. In P. Izadpanahi, & F. Perugia (Eds.), Architectural Science and User Experience: How can Design Enhance the Quality of Life: 55th International Conference of the Architectural Science Association 2022 (493–503)

This paper presents preliminary findings from a Post Occupancy Evaluation research of a BREEAM excellence-rated university building, to understand the experience of the students using university study spaces under a post-pandemic teaching and learnin... Read More about Post-Pandemic study spaces: Post occupancy evaluation of BREEAM excellence rated university building.

Passivhaus: The architectural typology of low energy housing (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Zhao, J., & Carter, K. (2017). Passivhaus: The architectural typology of low energy housing. In L. Brotas, S. Roaf, & F. Nicol (Eds.), DESIGN TO THRIVE - Proceedings Volume I - PLEA 2017 Conference (328-335)

The growing number of Passivhaus buildings in the UK suggests an increasing acceptance of the low energy design methodology. Post occupancy evaluation shows that the energy use in Passivhaus homes are generally very low, and that running costs are co... Read More about Passivhaus: The architectural typology of low energy housing.

Barriers and opportunities in the design and delivery of social housing Passivhaus for adaptive comfort (2016)
Conference Proceeding
Zhao, J., & Carter, K. (2016). Barriers and opportunities in the design and delivery of social housing Passivhaus for adaptive comfort. In Proceedings of 9th Windsor Conference Making Comfort Relevant. NCEUB - Network for Comfort and Energy Use in Buildings, UK (1052-1332)

This research resides Passivhaus concept under the framework of adaptive comfort, reviews two case studies of social housing Passivhaus communities in Scotland, and explores the occupants’ lived experience and their perception of comfort in Passivhau... Read More about Barriers and opportunities in the design and delivery of social housing Passivhaus for adaptive comfort.