Energy

The Characteristics of Interior Designers Who Practice Environmentally Sustainable Interior Design

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Kang, M., & Guerin, D. (2009). The characteristics of interior designers who practice environmentally sustainable interior design. Environment and Behavior, 41(2), 170-184.
This study examined the characteristics of interior designers who apply environmentally sustainable interior design criteria to their projects. A national, Internet-based survey w…

Exploring Individual-Level Factors Related to Employee Energy-Conservation Behaviors at Work

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Scherbaum, C., Popovich, P., & Finlinson, S. (2008). Exploring individual-level factors related to employee energy-conservation behaviors at work. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 38(3), 818-835.
The higher costs of energy have increased organizations' interest in searching for ways to reduce energy use. Typically, organizations have utilized structural or operational chan…

Compliance Motivations: Affirmative and Negative Bases

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May, P. (2004). Compliance motivations: Affirmative and negative bases. Law & Society Review, 38(1), 41-65. doi:10.1111/j.0023-9216.2004.03801002.x.
This research addresses affirmative and negative motivations for compliance with social and environmental regulations. Affirmative motivations emanate from good intentions and a s…

How do Small and Medium Enterprises Go Green? A Study of Environmental Management Programs in the U.S. Wine Industry

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Cordano, M., Marshall, R., & Silverman, M. (2010). How do small and medium enterprises go green? A study of environmental management programs in the U.S. wine industry. Journal of Business Ethics, 92(3), 463-478. doi:10.1007/s10551-009-0168-z.
In industries populated by small and medium enterprises, managers’ good intentions frequently incur barriers to superior environmental performance (Tilley, Bus Strategy Environ 8:…

First Actions to Reduce Energy Use

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Joette Storm, APR Anchorage Jul 17, 2010 23:22 pm
A small youth detention facility is launching its energy reduction program. The facility has not done much to date. What recommendations would you make for easy first steps to red…

Best Practice Operations (Office based)

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Kelly Wickham Melbourne Jun 14, 2010 10:24 am
Hello I am undertaking an investigation to find out what a World's Best Practice organisation within the confines of a commercial office tenancy consumes in terms of resources …

LEED Behavioural Change Impacts in Energy Savings

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Jacquie Taylor Ottawa Jun 9, 2010 14:48 pm
Hello, I am currently working for a Canadian environmental fund, and have become interested in anticipating behaviour change impacts in energy savings. Currently doing an MSc i…

Lowering Heat or Air Conditioning at Work

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Cynthia van Ginkel Port Moody Jun 1, 2010 15:16 pm
Does anyone know of any workplace campaigns to help people accept a lowering of heating in winter ("forget, the suit, wear a sweater"?) or reduction in a/c in summer ("it's nice a…

Sustainability Support Organization in Northern Ohio

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Mel Tremper rockville Dec 3, 2009 12:14 pm
I came across this organization, and thought I would pass it on to the list. E4S is a diverse network of over 7000 leaders who are putting the principles of sustainability to w…

Tenant Temperature Tolerance

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Brooke McMurchy Victoria Nov 17, 2009 14:59 pm
I'm looking for articles or studies that address building tenants' tolerance levels for heating and cooling. I know one of the largest complaints in an office building has to d…

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