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Lookup NU author(s): Di Yang, Dr Neveen Hamza, Professor Rose Gilroy
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This paper aims to understand indoor environmental conditions and occupant daily behaviour in the homes of older people in rural cold climates in China, focusing on the Shandong region. The study employs a mixed-methodological approach to explore correlations between environmental factors, the state of building fabric, and the energy use behaviour of older people in different familial settings. Qualitative questionnaire surveys, interviews, and observations on five types of older households are correlated to quantitatively monitored indoor environmental conditions. Results indicate a higher energy use intensity that however fails to provide comfortable indoor living environments. Economic affluence and a younger generation cohabiting the houses also affect the type of fuel use and duration of use to provide comfortable indoor conditions.
Author(s): Yang D, Hamza N, Gilroy R
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: In Press
Conference Name: Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA 2024)
Year of Conference: 2024
Acceptance date: 01/03/2024
