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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | PLEA 2020 - 35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Planning Post Carbon Cities, Proceedings |
Editors | Jorge Rodriguez Alvarez, Joana Carla Soares Goncalves |
Publisher | University of Corun̋a |
Pages | 424-429 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Volume | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9788497497947 |
Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Event | 35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Planning Post Carbon Cities, PLEA 2020 - A Coruna, Spain Duration: 1 Sept 2020 → 3 Sept 2020 |
Conference
Conference | 35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Planning Post Carbon Cities, PLEA 2020 |
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Country/Territory | Spain |
City | A Coruna |
Period | 1/09/20 → 3/09/20 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Care home
- Comfort
- Dementia
- Energy performance
- User-centred