In recent years, many HCI designers have begun pursuing research agendas that address
large scale social issues. These systemic or" wicked" problems present challenges for …

This book interrogates the global utopian vision for smart energy technologies and the new
energy consumer intended to realise it. It enriches and extends the possibilities of four …

COVER STORY discourse, in which change is thought to take place via the provision of
information (data) and technology. With the focus firmly situated on energy, we risk losing …

The sustainability challenges facing society today require approaches that look beyond
single product-user interactions. Focusing on socially shared practices—eg cooking …

New decentralized energy-generation technologies have turned economies of scale upside
down while becoming more economically viable. At the same time, the increased …

Research has shown that desirable designs shape the use and experiences people have
when interacting with technology. Nevertheless, how desirability influences energy …

Future energy systems that rely on renewable energy may bring about a radical shift in how
we use energy in our homes. We developed and prototyped a future scenario with highly …

Domestic microgeneration is the onsite generation of low-and zero-carbon heat and
electricity by private households to meet their own needs. In this paper we explore how an …

In this paper, we present an exploratory study of hygge as a low-energy design vision for the
smart home. Hygge is a Danish concept that embodies aesthetic experiences related to …

Energy communities are a key focus for governments around the world in support of more
sustainable energy practices. However, interactive systems for supporting energy …