Considering institutional logics in building performance evaluation research

Sonja Oliveira, Magdalena Baborska-Narożny

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to reflect upon potential analytical benefits of institutional theory in the study of building performance evaluation (BPE) practice. BPE studies have mostly been based on descriptive empirical insights with little conceptual underpinning on theoretical observation. Where theory has been drawn upon, it has tended to be largely based on socio-technical approaches, with focus mostly placed on the user or the client. Designers’ experience of BPE and a multilevel approach are mostly overlooked. The analysis draws upon mixed data, including documentary evidence, and focus on group session with experts in BPE, as well as use of theory in empirical settings. The findings from the study would enable initial development of potential institutional theory approach, that is, the study of BPE practice. There are also methodological implications into ways new conceptual approaches could be considered in their application across a range of fields.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainability in Energy and Buildings
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of SEB 2019
EditorsJohn Littlewood, Robert J. Howlett, Alfonso Capozzoli, Lakhmi C. Jain
Place of PublicationCham, Switzerland
PublisherSpringer
Pages701-710
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9789813298682
ISBN (Print)9789813298705, 9789813298675
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Oct 2019

Keywords

  • building performance evaluation
  • institutional logics
  • theory

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