Browsing by Author "Irvine, K. N."
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Acceptability of Externally Controlled Recharging for the Protection of Local Power Networks with High Penetrations of Electric Vehicles
Gammon, Rupert; Fisher, Jill; Irvine, K. N. (Article)The anticipated uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) has the potential to overload low-voltage power networks where several EVs might be simultaneously recharging on the same electrical substation feeder. The Esprit system ... -
Addressing Nature-Deficit Disorder: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study of Young Adults Attending a Wilderness Camp
Warber, S. L.; DeHudy, A.A.; Bialko, M.F.; Marselle, M.R.; Irvine, K. N. (Article)Background and Objectives. Rapid urbanization raises concern about chronic human health issues along with less frequent interaction with the natural world. “Nature-deficit disorder,” a nonclinical term, describes this ... -
Are people the problem or the solution? A critical look at the rise of the smart/intelligent building and the role of ICT enabled engagement.
Bull, R.; Irvine, K. N.; Rieser, Martin; Fleming, P. D. (Conference)Almost 20% of the UK’s energy consumption and CO2 emissions arise from non-domestic buildings. Behaviour change initiatives could have a significant impact given current estimates that around 30% of energy in buildings is ... -
Bottom-up communication: identifying opportunities and limitations through an exploratory field-based evaluation
Wilson, Caroline; Irvine, K. N. (Article)Communication to promote behaviours like energy saving can use significant resources. What is less clear is the comparative value of different approaches available to communicators. While it is generally agreed that ... -
Designing communication that changes behaviour.
Wilson, Caroline; Irvine, K. N.; Mill, Greig (Conference)It has long been acknowledged that changing attitudes and norms can be a successful route to adjusting unsustainable consumption habits in the developed world. What is less clear is how communication campaigns work towards ... -
Designing live energy performance feedback for public buildings in Leicester
Stuart, Graeme; Wilson, Caroline; Bull, R.; Irvine, K. N. (Conference)Buildings represent a huge potential for energy savings, in the UK buildings account for 45 % of energy consumption. Buildings owned and managed by the public sector make up more than 10 % of the EU building stock. In ... -
Interactions between people and birds in urban landscapes
Fuller, R. A.; Irvine, K. N.; Davies, Z.; Armsworth, P. R.; Gaston, K. J. (Article)A large body of work over the past few decades has revealed the manifestly dramatic impacts of urbanization on species’ distributions and ecologies, many of which result from gross changes in land use and configuration. ... -
Nature and spirit.
Warber, S. L.; Irvine, K. N. (Book chapter)