A Critical Analysis of the Effects of Digital Technologies (DTs) on Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability: Assessing the Extended Effects on the Overall Housing Quality in the UK
Keywords:
Digital Technologies, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Sustainability, Overall Housing Quality and United KingdomAbstract
This research work critically analyzed the effects of digital technologies (DTs) on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability with extended effects on the overall housing quality in the UK. It engages qualitative research techniques in investigating the application of DTs for promoting sustainable housing practices inthe UK, with a view to highlighting the effect of DTs for promoting sustainable housing initiatives in UK. The specific objectives of this study are to: identify the key DTs driving sustainable housing initiatives in UK, explore the effects of these DTs on energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and overall housing quality in the UK, assess the challenges and problems associated with the implementation of DTs for promoting sustainable housing in the UK, and determine the enablers and strategies for effective integration of DTs for promoting sustainable housing practices in UK. The study adopted Thematic Analysis assumptions in its data analysis. The method of data collection were through semi-structured interviews as primary sources. Other information were drawn from extensive literature reviews of journals, textbooks, printed publications, internet sources and write-ups relevant to the study, from secondary sources. The result from the data analysis shows that there are various DTs that aid sustainable housing practices. To acknowledge the roles these DTs play in promoting sustainable housing practices in the building industry, the knowledge of their application and in-depth understanding on their use is critical. The study recommends that future research should focus on addressing key barriers to the implementation of DTs for sustainable housing worldwide since the present study focuses on DTs application for promoting sustainable housing in the UK.
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