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Publication NF 35 How occupants behave and interact with their homes - the impact on energy use, comfort, control and satisfaction

Publication Year

2011

Document Status

Current

Abstract

A review of research with users of low and zero carbon houses, summarising how the energy use of homes is significantly affected by the actions of their owners, perceptions of micro renewable technologies, and why new homes often fail to deliver the anticipated energy efficiency.

Author

Monahan, S. and Gemmell, A.

ISBN

9781848062139

Publisher Information

NHBC Foundation

The NHBC Foundation - National House Building Council's independent research institution - was established in January 2006 in partnership with the BRE Trust.

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