Qualitative Methodology

We perform systematic literature reviews, experts’ interviews, usability testing and focus group discussions to tackle new challenges and explore new research terrains. We use subjective research methods and validate them to avoid bias. We perform qualitative assessment of occupants’ thermal comfort in the built environment.

Examples

• Piderit, M.B., Vivanco, F., van Moeseke, G. & Attia, S. (2019) Net Zero Buildings A Framework for an Integrated Policy in Chile, Sustainability, Vol.11 (5), p.1494, 10.3390/su11051494.
• Attia, S., Bilir, S., Safy, T., Struck, C., Loonen, R., Goia, F. (2018) Current Trends and Future Challenges in the Performance Assessment of Adaptive Facade Systems, Energy and Buildings. Volume 179, 15 November 2018, Pages 165-182, ISSN 0378- 7788.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.09.017
• Attia, S., Eleftheriou, P., Xeni, et al. (2017) Overview and future challenges of nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEB) design in Southern Europe, Energy and Buildings, Volume 155, 15 November 2017, Pages 439-458, ISSN 0378- 7788, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.09.043.