Springer Simulation-Based Analysis of Energy and Carbon Emissions in the Housing Sector: A System Dynamics Approach (Green Energy and Technology)

This book describes the development of a system dynamics-based model that can capture the future trajectories of housing energy and carbon emissions. It approaches energy and carbon emissions in the housing sector as a complex socio-technical problem involving the analysis of intrinsic interrelationships among dwellings, occupants and the environment.   Based on an examination of the UK housing sector but with relevance worldwide, the book demonstrates how the systems dynamics simulation can be used as a learning laboratory regarding future trends in housing energy and carbon emissions. The authors employ a pragmatic research strategy, involving the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data to develop a model. The book enriches readers’ understanding of the complexity involved in housing energy and carbon emissions from a systems-thinking perspective. As such, it will be of interest to researchers in the fields of architectural engineering, housing studies and climate change, while also appealing to industry practitioners and policymakers specializing in housing energy. From the Back Cover This book describes the development of a system dynamics-based model that can capture the future trajectories of housing energy and carbon emissions. It approaches energy and carbon emissions in the housing sector as a complex socio-technical problem involving the analysis of intrinsic interrelationships among dwellings, occupants and the environment.   Based on an examination of the UK housing sector but with relevance worldwide, the book demonstrates how the systems dynamics simulation can be used as a learning laboratory regarding future trends in housing energy and carbon emissions. The authors employ a pragmatic research strategy, involving the collection of both qualitative and quantitative data to develop a model. The book enriches readers’ understanding of the complexity involved in housing energy and carbon emissions from a systems-thinking perspective. As such, it will be of interest to researchers in the fields of architectural engineering, housing studies and climate change, while also appealing to industry practitioners and policymakers specializing in housing energy. About the Author Dr Michael Oladokun is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa and a senior lecturer at the Department of Building, University of Uyo, Nigeria. Dr Oladokun completed his PhD at the Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design of the then School of the Built Environment (now the School of Energy, Geosciences, Infrastructure and Society), Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom in June 2014. His PhD focused on issues of energy consumption and carbon emissions in housing. Before this, Dr Oladokun had graduated with a BSc (Hons.) degree in Building from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria in 2001 and completed his MSc degree in Construction Management from the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 2008. His research interests cover sustainability issues in the built environment, modelling complex systems, system dynamics applications to construction, and construction project management in general. Dr Oladokun’s research output has been published in high-impact academic/professional journals and refereed conference proceedings. His work on energy consumption in buildings received the 2016 Emerald Literati Award for the most outstanding paper in the International Journal of Energy Sector Management. He is a reviewer for a number of local and international journals such as Sustainable Cities and Society; Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management; Facilities; and Ecological Indicators, amongst others. He has also served on the scientific review committees for many local and international conferences.