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Retrofit 2012 papers - day 1

Session 1 – Stream 1: Policy & Regulation
Chair – Mr Carl Abbott

Paper No.

Title

Presenter

090

The Controlling Regulations for the Retrofit of Dwellings in the UK

Stephen Todd University of Salford

085

A Roadmap to Significant Reductions in Energy Use for Existing Buildings: The Long View

Stephen Morgan Clean Energy Solutions, USA

040

Energy Efficiency in Brazil: Outlooks for the Retrofit of Existing Buildings

Luisa Pastore Università degli Studi di Palermo, Italy

058

Redefining affordable housing through sustainable practices

Yetunde Afe University of Lagos, Nigeria

Session 1 – Stream 2: Communities, People and Behaviour
Chair:Dr Philip Brown

Paper No.

Title

Presenter

073

Measuring the Effect of Behaviour on the Rates of Householder Energy Consumption under Controlled Conditions

Erik Bichard University of Salford

023

Mapping the Impact of Changes in Occupant Heating Behaviour on Space Heating Energy use as a Result of UK Domestic Retrofit

Jenny Love University College London

056

Modelling Techniques for Capturing the Socio-Technical Aspects of Sustainability in Post-Occupancy Stage of Buildings

Michael Oladokun Heriot-Watt University

047

The Benefits of Retrofitting Sustainable Transport

Helen Roby The Open University

Session 1 – Stream 3: Production, Process and Supply Chain
Chair:Dr Will Swan

Paper No.

Title

Presenter

087

Exploring an ‘Over Time’ Model of Eco-Renovation

Tina Fawcett University of Oxford

067

Decision Making for Sustainable Rebuilding: A Theoretical Approach

Mats Persson Malmö University, Sweden

006

The Importance of the Order of Installation of Retrofit Measures in Optimising Long Term Energy and CO2 Reductions

Sophie Simpson Heriot-Watt University

099

Risks and Opportunities of Building Retrofit: Retrofitting Public Buildings in Hungary

Katarina Korytarova Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic, Slovakia

Session 2– Stream 1: Models, Performance and Evaluation
Chair – Dr Stephen Todd

Paper No.

Title

Presenter

044

Approaches to Modelling the Effects of Energy Retrofits in Buildings

Nwabueze Emekwuru University of Wolverhampton

064

Displaying Uncertainty in Energy Savings for Large-Scale Building Refurbishments

Andrew Platten, Leeds Metropolitan University

031

The Building Stock and Traditional Building Principles: Sustainability Assessment for Historic Buildings

Stefan Dirlich Leibniz-Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development, Germany

104

ENER-Gville

Stephen Bowden University of Salford

Session 2 – Stream 2: Communities, People and Behaviour
Chair Dr Philip Brown

Paper No.

Title

Presenter

101

The Promise of Psychological Theory and Methods of Influencing Domestic Energy Use

Tina McAdie University of Huddersfield

025

Low Carbon Housing for Non-Experts: Usability in Whole House Retrofit

Marianne Heaslip URBED

096

Barriers to Domestic Retrofit – Learning from Past Home Improvement Experiences

Becky Mallaband Loughborough University

Session 2 – Stream 3: Technology & Materials
Chair:Professor Nigel Mellors

Paper No.

Title

Presenter

077

Guidelines for the Use of Wireless Sensor Networks in Building Applications

David Laurence Adaptive Wireless Solutions Ltd

018

Solid Wall Insulation: Its Place in Retrofit Plans

Jackie Strube University of Brighton

088

Evolution and Adaptive Re-use: A Study of a Successful Model, the Conversion of the North Kowloon Magistracy into the Savannah College of Arts and Design

Andrew Platten Leeds Metropolitan University 

094

Energy Saving from Water Repellents

Eric Rirsch Safeguard Europe Ltd

Session 3– Stream 1: Models, Performance and Evaluation
Chair – Dr Stephen Todd

Paper No.

Title

Presenter

014

Bottom up Characterization of the Spanish Building Stock for Energy Assessment and Model Validation

Georgina Medina Chalmers University of Technology

093

Comparative Thermal Response of Internally and Externally Insulated Houses

Yingchun Ji, University of Salford

005

Retrofit of Airport Terminals: Using Building Simulation to Evaluate Environmental and Economic Impacts

James Parker De Montfort University

061

Energy Monitoring Programme for Social Housing in Ireland: Pre- and Post- Retrofitting

Derek Sinnott Waterford Institute of Technology

037

The Reduction of Energy Demand from the Existing Stock of Schools Buildings. An Italian Case Study

Paola Gallo & Rosa Romano University of Florence

Session 3 – Stream 3: Technology & Materials
Chair: Professor Nigel Mellors

Paper No.

Title

Presenter

084

Modelling of Retrofitted Combined Permeable Pavement and Ground Source Heat Pump Systems

Miklas Scholz University of Salford

097

Nano-particulate Modified O/W Facade Emulsions for Enhanced Masonry Water Repellence

James MacMullen University of Portsmouth

055

The Value of Traditional Windows in the Mediterranean Context

Francesco Contaldo Studio Contaldo, Salerno, Italy

105

Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) in Residential Buildings Utilizing BIM and Sensing Devices: Salford Energy House Example

Zafer Ozturk University of Salford