Occupants and energy performance: the Schrage House. (2nd January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Alonso, Carmen; La Roche, Pablo; Oteiza, Ignacio
• Is Part Of: Architectural science review. Volume 60:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 15
• Page End: 26
• Publication Date: 2017-01-02
• Subjects: Raphael Soriano -- Schrage House -- California lifestyle -- post-war housing construction -- energy efficiency -- user behaviour -- architectural heritage; Architecture -- Periodicals; Building -- Periodicals; Engineering -- Periodicals; 720.5
• DOI: 10.1080/00038628.2016.1205472
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-8628

Abstract

ABSTRACT: An analysis of the energy performance of the Schrage House (Soriano, 1951) focuses on the user's role in the link between energy strategies and the effectiveness of user adaptation and control. A number of strategies were studied via energy simulation modelling based on documentary information, monitoring data and occupant interviews. The findings confirmed the importance of user awareness and active involvement in a home's passive behaviour as a regulator of the environment around the house and in the effectiveness of the strategies adopted. The strategies included insulation, controlling natural ventilation and infiltration, harnessing solar power and shading.