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reflections about the house. The residents
also have access to a camera that they can
use to film themselves during their everyday
activities, and there is a guest book, where
the residents and their guests can record their
thoughts about the house. Sensors which
are located throughout the house register
information about energy use, production
and indoor climate. The sensors amongst
other things measure temperature, CO
2
-level,
electricity use, air humidity and movement – to
indicate what rooms are in use.
During an interview, which takes place
approximately 25 days after participation in
the experiment has ended; a selection of
data registered by the sensors is presented
to each of the resident groups. This enables
them to provide reflections about their own
experienced energy use during their stay. In
this way, we can say something about the
difference between experienced and actual
energy use in a zero emission building versus
“normal” buildings.
By comparing and contrasting data from
all participating groups the qualitative
experiments conducted in Living Lab may
contribute to a better understanding of how
a zero emission building can function in
a Norwegian context. For instance, how
important is access to a “cosy” fireplace and
cold bedrooms with “fresh” night air to the
different groups? The experiments in Living
Lab contribute to solving challenges that
arise when the daily needs of Norwegian
householders and the future needs imposed
by climate change meet.