Research increasingly shows that occupant behaviour can influence household energy use as much as building systems themselves, contributing to the well-documented gap between predicted and actual building performance. Design choices - including layout, heating controls, feedback systems and the visibility of energy use - can help shape how residents use their homes and encourage more sustainable habits.
This webinar will explore how sustainable design can support positive behaviour change in residential properties, drawing on insights from behavioural science and the built environment sector. Through examples from real projects and practical insights from behavioural science principles, the session will highlight how professionals working across housing development, retrofit and residential asset management can design and manage homes that make sustainable living easier for occupants. The session will provide valuable insight for surveyors and built environment professionals seeking to improve real-world sustainability outcomes in residential property.
Lucy Bruzzone, Programme Director, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
