Office building characteristics and the links with carbon emissions

Wilkinson, SJ; Reed, R

Office building characteristics and the links with carbon emissions

Wilkinson, SJ Reed, R

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Publisher:: Emerald
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Structural Survey, 2006, 24, (3), pp. 240-251
Issue Date:: 2006-01

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dc.contributor.author	Wilkinson, SJ
dc.contributor.author	Reed, R
dc.date.accessioned	2023-10-11T14:36:16Z
dc.date.available	2023-10-11T14:36:16Z
dc.date.issued	2006-01
dc.identifier.citation	Structural Survey, 2006, 24, (3), pp. 240-251
dc.identifier.issn	0263-080X
dc.identifier.issn	1758-6844
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/172649
dc.description.abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present research which analysed energy consumption in the Melbourne central business district (CBD) office stock and examined all buildings to identify CO2 emissions in 2005. The rationale was that, by profiling a large group of buildings, it would be possible to identify characteristics of the stock. For example, do older buildings typically emit more CO2 per square metre than newer buildings? Design/methodology/approach: This research conducted a detailed analysis of all Melbourne CBD office stock to identify which patterns and trends emerged regarding building characteristics and carbon emissions. The study examined variables such as building size, number of employees, occupancy levels, physical characteristics and building age. Findings: By examining all office stock and aggregating data, the results confirm that it is possible to identify general physical building characteristics and carbon emissions. This research confirmed that clear relationships existed within the Melbourne CBD office stock in terms of building size, age and the density of occupation in relation to CO2 emissions. Originality/value: Practitioners can apply this knowledge to the professional advice they give to clients to assist in achieving increased energy efficiency in the office stock, for example in refurbishment being conscious that smaller buildings will be generally less energy-efficient than larger ones.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Emerald
dc.relation.ispartof	Structural Survey
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dc.subject	0905 Civil Engineering
dc.subject.classification	Building & Construction
dc.subject.classification	4005 Civil engineering
dc.title	Office building characteristics and the links with carbon emissions
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CCDP - Contemporary Design Practice
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Abstract:

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present research which analysed energy consumption in the Melbourne central business district (CBD) office stock and examined all buildings to identify CO2 emissions in 2005. The rationale was that, by profiling a large group of buildings, it would be possible to identify characteristics of the stock. For example, do older buildings typically emit more CO2 per square metre than newer buildings? Design/methodology/approach: This research conducted a detailed analysis of all Melbourne CBD office stock to identify which patterns and trends emerged regarding building characteristics and carbon emissions. The study examined variables such as building size, number of employees, occupancy levels, physical characteristics and building age. Findings: By examining all office stock and aggregating data, the results confirm that it is possible to identify general physical building characteristics and carbon emissions. This research confirmed that clear relationships existed within the Melbourne CBD office stock in terms of building size, age and the density of occupation in relation to CO2 emissions. Originality/value: Practitioners can apply this knowledge to the professional advice they give to clients to assist in achieving increased energy efficiency in the office stock, for example in refurbishment being conscious that smaller buildings will be generally less energy-efficient than larger ones.

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