Highlights A mixed method approach is used to analyze everyday practice in 8 homes over a year. Practices are performed in a sequential temporal spectrum as part of a routine. Practices are influenced by the interlocked practices and routines of other occupants. Highly interlocked and...

Emerging results from practice-based research demonstrate that energy efficient houses often do not meet theoretical energy use based on the current standards of residential buildings. A factor influencing this inconsistency is related to user behaviour and everyday practices. The objective of this research is to...

Highlights A persuasive behaviour change program is assessed from a practice theory approach. Most changes involved alterations in the technology element of the practice. Alterations in the meaning and skill elements of practice are challenging. Automation enabled dis-interlocking changes from the home system of practice...

The Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living (CRCLCL) research project Mainstreaming Net Zero Energy Housing aims to improve industry understanding of Net Zero Energy Homes (NZEH) while addressing cost and consumer interest barriers. The project also provides a unique opportunity to increase collaboration between...

The Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living (CRC LCL) research project Mainstreaming Net Zero Energy Housing aims to improve industry understanding of Net Zero Energy Homes (NZEH) while addressing cost and consumer interest barriers. The project also provides a unique opportunity to increase collaboration...