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Impact of urbanization on building energy consumption and the role of BEE design codes in China: A position statement

Baizhan Li (Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco‐Environment, Ministry of Education, People's Republic of China Faculty of Urban Construction and Environmental Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China)
Meng Liu (Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco‐Environment, Ministry of Education, People's Republic of China Faculty of Urban Construction and Environmental Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, People's Republic of China)
K.G. McKinnell (Department of Real estate and Construction, the University of Hong Kong, People's Republic of China)

Property Management

ISSN: 0263-7472

Article publication date: 1 May 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

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The purpose of this paper is to trace the connection between China's growth and urbanization processes and the amount of building space that is being constructed.

Design/methodology/approach

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Buildings consume energy and are not always built with subsequent efficient use of energy in mind. China's building industry is estimated to account for over a quarter of the total energy consumed in China.

Findings

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Such a massive use of the energy resource has prompted China's authorities to consider policies that will promote greater building energy efficiency.

Originality/value

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The paper provides an important update as to how China is addressing energy efficiency in one of its key industrial sectors.

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Citation

Li, B., Liu, M. and McKinnell, K.G. (2006), "Impact of urbanization on building energy consumption and the role of BEE design codes in China: A position statement", Property Management, Vol. 24 No. 3, pp. 354-364. https://doi.org/10.1108/02637470610660200

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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