Environment

This studys research objective was to gauge the usage of building technologies (BT) within U.S. retail chains with at least five stores. Data was collected in August 2011 using Web-based survey, which sampled 182 U.S. managers. Retailers were familiar with all BT the survey contained, but technologies most commonly employed included fire suppress...

This studys research objective is to gauge the usage of building technologies and physical security technologies within United States retail chains. The data was collected in August 2011, using a web-based survey. The sample consisted of 182 managers. The study examines technologies including access control systems: keypads, card readers, and ana...

Awareness of smart grid technology is low to moderate, yet awareness likely does not stem from electric utility companies. Consistent with the 2009 study results, only a few of the residential energy consumers are aware of smart grid technology. However, only very few respondents are aware of any efforts by their electric utility companies to intro...

The majority of current home owners surveyed own existing construction homes. Most do not believe their homes include many green products/services surveyed. Overall, usage of green products/services that require less expense/steep up-front investment or extra effort  such as energy efficient lighting  are more popularly adopted. Whereas, othe...

When comparing future home owners and current home owners, it is interesting to note that future home owners appear to have higher environmental intentions toward green home products/services. However, when interpreting these results one should bear in mind that future home owners likely are not as aware as current home owners of home ownership cos...

The research measures APAC consumers brand awareness, brand perceptions, current brand ownership, and features deemed important in building illumination products. It also measures consumers perception and behaviour towards the consumption of energy efficient light bulbs. This research surveyed general consumers within Australia, Indonesia, Japan, ...

The research measures APAC consumers brand awareness, brand perceptions, current brand ownership, and features deemed important in air purifier products. This research surveyed air purifier owners/consumers within Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.

The research measures APAC consumers brand awareness, brand perceptions, current brand ownership, and features deemed important in water filter products. This research surveyed water filter owners/consumers within Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.

The research measures APAC consumers brand awareness, brand perceptions, current brand ownership, and features deemed important in air conditioner products. This research surveyed air conditioner owners/consumers within Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.