Guest Editorial: The sustainability challenge: measurement to reduce global emissions

摘要: Purpose – This paper aims to propose a model for building performance, based on control of fabric and services, the influence occupant behaviour. work also demonstrates where significant change has been achieved through processes testing, measurement monitoring. Modern Man’s impact Ecosystem, sustainability built environment’s contribution global emissions are highlighted. The review provides specific focus thermal performance buildings undertaken recognise reduce wasted heat energy. Drawing current research, data achieving enhanced levels energy efficiency presented underperformance discussed. While it is clear that domestic properties can perform, pressure from legislation limited gaps in continue. Design/methodology/approach – number research projects, this identifies emergent methods testing assessing efficiency. Findings – suitable understanding performance. Using established methods, metrics identify difference between those standards failing meet their designed Originality/value – Highlighting issue commonplace, but few have identified practical process measures differentiate innovation lead improvements stock achieve target