Identifying Occupant Patterns in a Super-tall Building Through the Theory of Planned Behavior Model - Case study: Jin Mao tower Lujiazui, Shanghai - China

摘要

Substantial energy, water, and solid waste savings can be achieved by user behavior detection and consumption patterns. This empirical research proposes a systematic framework with the adoption of mixed methods approach. Qualitative data is based on the Theory of Planned Behavior model (TPB), which analyses personal and situational variables detecting the consumption awareness of the building occupant, as the first research objective. This research aims to provide new management to promote a positive and sustainable behavior shift. A survey was conducted to provide an "ultimate status" of the building user behavior. The survey method is considered most adequate for the building user due to the direct contact with preferences and habits. Inclusion criteria focused on men and women FTW (full time workers) in the super-tall building. Finally, the results were computed, measured, and analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings demonstrate the type and frequency of plugging personal appliances, the building water consumption above baselines levels, the most generated solid waste in the building, and the environmental and consumption awareness of the user. Moreover it was possible to understand and rank the building user's behaviors, preferences, and awareness that could modify the building consumption. Under the conclusion section it was proposed new potential strategies to be developed further as pilot projects in super-tall buildings.