Lifestyles and energy savings in villa-80 project, Umea. Boendevanor och energisparande i volla 80-projeket i Umea.

Suggests that occupants need domestic competence to attain designed savings envisaged in project. Reports sociological study to: investigate and map out individual behaviour patterns in relation to actual energy savings; follow up use of technical installations with respect to reactions and experience; assess reaction to living in airtight house with high technical standard. Describes interview techniques for assessing anything related to energy savings. Analyses use of technical equipment, domestic electricity and hot water. Concludes that no conscious effort is required to halve energy usage compared with national average.