All Outputs (2)

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.

A brief review of the development of Passivhaus in the UK social housing sector (2022)
Presentation / Conference
Zhao, J., & Carter, K. (2022, September). A brief review of the development of Passivhaus in the UK social housing sector. Paper presented at Sustainability in Energy and Buildings (SEB-22), Split, Croatia

The social housing sector is lacking in both quantity and quality of new build and existing homes. The existing design and development of social housing are also in urgent need of review in terms of energy efficiency as the cost of living crisis deep... Read More about A brief review of the development of Passivhaus in the UK social housing sector.