...Visar Hoxha Purpose The present study aims to investigate the relationship between building regulations, urban planning, and perceptions of housing affordability and prices in Prishtina, Kosovo. Design/methodology/approach A self-report survey with 1,000 respondents, selected through...

...Visar Hoxha; Fuat Pallaska Purpose The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of thermal, acoustic and HVAC upgrades on the perception of the quality of life among residential building occupants. Design/methodology/approach The present study used a quantitative research approach...

...Olawale Olusoga; Olumuyiwa Adegun Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the perceptions of built environment professionals on the benefits and impediments limiting the widespread acceptance of vertical greening systems (VGSs) in Lagos, Nigeria. This study contributes to the knowledge...

...Tony Auchterlounie Purpose This paper seeks to provide an examination of the UK private house building industry and its record of delivering to customers a quality end product. Design/methodology/approach The paper reviews the literature regarding quality and the perception of quality along...

...Stephen Todd; Andrew Steele; Cal Douglas; Mary Douglas This study investigated the perceptions and attendant behavioural attitudes of stakeholders, including patients and visitors, to the built environments and supporting facilities provided by an NHS trust hospital. The study used a variety...