Application of mixed-methods in the analysis of building monitoring data: Lessons learned for user-centred design

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Abstract

This paper presents the application of mixed-methods analysis of building monitoring data to draw conclusions for a user-centred design approach. The analysis is applied to a case study consisting of a Passivhaus care home in the UK, specialised on dementia care. User-centred design is especially important in older peoples' living environments due to specific needs and preferences associated to their pattern of daily activities and health condition. The analysis showed that the building tends to be uncomfortable for the staff, but it is kept within comfortable ranges for the residents. However, the energy use is higher than expected, because the building is managed in a way to preserve residents' health. The building design is able to meet the residents comfort because their needs, and the practices followed in a care home were taking into account during the design of the building.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPLEA 2020 - 35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Planning Post Carbon Cities, Proceedings
EditorsJorge Rodriguez Alvarez, Joana Carla Soares Goncalves
PublisherUniversity of Corun̋a
Pages424-429
Number of pages6
Volume1
ISBN (Electronic)9788497497947
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Planning Post Carbon Cities, PLEA 2020 - A Coruna, Spain
Duration: 1 Sept 20203 Sept 2020

Conference

Conference35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Planning Post Carbon Cities, PLEA 2020
Country/TerritorySpain
CityA Coruna
Period1/09/203/09/20

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Keywords

  • Care home
  • Comfort
  • Dementia
  • Energy performance
  • User-centred

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