Purpose – There has been a growing public concern over the importance of building management in apartment buildings. However, people's views toward the effects of building management on building performance have long been divergent due to a lack of empirical study. This study aims to...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to trace the connection between China's growth and urbanization processes and the amount of building space that is being constructed. Design/methodology/approach – Buildings consume energy and are not always built with subsequent efficient use of energy...