Lin, C H; Chih, Y Y and Tsay, Y S (2022) Determinants of the adoption of green building simulation technologies in architectural design practices in Taiwan. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 148(1): 04021190, ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Critical decisions about whether and how to integrate sustainability measures into the life cycle activities of green buildings are made in the early architectural design phase. To this end, researchers have advocated the use of various green building simulation technologies (GBSTs) to perform sustainability analyses to support integrated architectural design processes, cross-disciplinary communications, and evidence-based decision making. However, the adoption of GBSTs in architectural design practices remains limited. Building on the technology acceptance model, this paper investigates the determinants and mechanisms that influence the adoption of GBSTs in practice. Empirical data collected from architectural designers in Taiwan through qualitative interviews and a quantitative survey show that perceived usefulness is a strong predictor of designers' intentions to adopt GBSTs. Job relevance, result demonstrability, compatibility, and competitive advantage are also important determinants of GBST adoption. Practical recommendations are offered to encourage greater adoption of GBSTs in architectural design practices. Theoretically, this research extends the technology adoption literature in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry by broadening and deepening the understanding of context-specific determinants of GBST adoption.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | architectural design; green building; simulation; technology adoption |
| Index terms: | competitive advantage, architectural designer, designer, life cycle, technology acceptance model, technology adoption, determinant, interview, Taiwan, survey, perceived usefulness, evidence, green building, decision-making, architectural design |
| Subjects: | decision analysis, market analysis, behavioral psychology, design practice, acoustic properties, Geography, innovation and technology management, data collection methods, evaluation and assessment methods, risk assessment, profession, value management |
| Topics: | Design Practice, Project Management, Geographical Context, Research Practice, Engineering Principles, Roles and Professions, Risk Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCEA |
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