Purpose This research presents a comprehensive review of the literature on the barriers to
incorporating indoor environmental quality (IEQ) principles into building designs. The aim …

This article introduces a novel framework for Occupant-Centric Key Performance Indicators
(OC KPIs) which aims to increase the understanding of building performance by aligning …

School environments have a profound effect on pupils. The building envelope, particularly
the façade, has a significant role in determining thermal, visual, acoustic comfort, energy …

Highlights•Challenges notion that designers know when to seek information during co-
evolution.•In looping between problems and solutions, designers develop …

Enablers of incorporating indoor environmental quality (IEQ) principles into buildings | Emerald
Insight Books and journals Case studies Expert Briefings Open Access Publish with us Advanced …

During the initial design phase, space layout design plays a critical role in ensuring the
ultimate performance of a residence. However, physical performance like energy …

Purpose Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) have been promoted as a solution to
address housing shortages and meet sustainability goals in the UK. However, the practical …

Architects must have an adequate and relevant understanding of Prevention through Design
(PtD) to execute essential design decisions during the early design stage. The …

This article introduces a method for advancing environmental and social sustainability
objectives in relation to home renovations laid out in European and Belgian policies. The …

Architects undertake site analysis to assess whether a particular site can accommodate a
given building. Despite extensive literature, the theoretical basis of site analysis is unclear …