Abstract
Purpose ‐ Leasing of residential property is a common investment tool. Landlords usually refurbish their residential properties before offering them in the leasing market. This paper investigates the environmental impact of residential flat retrofit.
Design/methodology/approach ‐The retrofit record of a selected residential building estate in Hong Kong was collected. The impact of the retrofit works was estimated based on structured in-depth interviews.
Findings ‐The retrofit works of residential building estates are small scale, but are frequently carried out, especially prior to a new lease. The works produce various kinds of construction wastes which affect both common and private areas. To achieve a sustainable retrofit, estate property manager, contractors and landlords have to cooperate and work according to a pre-retrofit management plan.
Research limitations – An extensive survey should be carried out to confirm the decision making process of retrofit. Different grades of residential property may have different decision making criteria.
Originality/value ‐Although only the residential property was investigated, the results are of valuable references to other property types.
Design/methodology/approach ‐The retrofit record of a selected residential building estate in Hong Kong was collected. The impact of the retrofit works was estimated based on structured in-depth interviews.
Findings ‐The retrofit works of residential building estates are small scale, but are frequently carried out, especially prior to a new lease. The works produce various kinds of construction wastes which affect both common and private areas. To achieve a sustainable retrofit, estate property manager, contractors and landlords have to cooperate and work according to a pre-retrofit management plan.
Research limitations – An extensive survey should be carried out to confirm the decision making process of retrofit. Different grades of residential property may have different decision making criteria.
Originality/value ‐Although only the residential property was investigated, the results are of valuable references to other property types.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 392-401 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Asia Pacific Journal of Advanced Business and Social Studies |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
ISBN: 9780994365675Acknowledgement: The authors are very grateful to Lion Rock Social Service Organization Company Limited and Tian Chi Construction Company Limited, for their helpful collaboration in this study and provision of valuable comments and suggestions during site surveys and interviews.
Keywords
- Residential property
- Retrofit
- Sustainability