Occupants are integral elements of a building ecosystem, and their behavior makes a
significant difference in the energy consumption of buildings. A wide range of energy …

The instrumental view of smart homes and their users is premised on active management of
energy demand contributing to energy system objectives. In this chapter we explore a novel …

With public opinion shifting to a believe in climate change in the early 2000s the interest in
energy efficiency has been increasing. EU Directives set the goal of deploying smart meters …

US households have significant potential for smarter use of electricity, but behavioral
changes for more efficient utility use may be hindered by households' lack of information …

With the increasing attention towards the role of information systems (IS) as a vehicle to
address environmental issues, IS researchers and practitioners have strived to leverage …

Enforced by regulation, 80 percent of European households are supposed to be equipped
with smart meters by 2020. While advantages for utility companies are obvious, most …

Kim, H., & Stephens, B.(2009). A conceptual framework of critical interaction design for
sustainability. Paper presented at 4th International Conference On Designing Pleasurable …

Energy consulting for private households can make a significant contribution to achieving
energy efficiency targets. The extent to which these targets can be validated, however …

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN OFFICE BUILDINGS: APPLYING SOCIAL PRACTICE THEORY
AND REFLECTIVE DESIGN INTERVENTIONS Page 1 BEHAVE 2016 4th European …