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Title Drivers and Barriers Leading to a Successful Paradigm Shift toward Regenerative Neighborhoods
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Authors Haselsteiner, E; Rizvanolli, BV; Sáez, PV; Kontovourkis, O
Published Sustainability, 13, 9
Structure
Introduction

The article "Drivers and Barriers Leading to a Successful Paradigm Shift toward Regenerative Neighborhoods" by Edeltraud Haselsteiner et al. presents a comprehensive analysis of the drivers and barriers for a successful paradigm shift towards regenerative neighborhoods. The study investigates the drivers and barriers faced during the implementation of regenerative principles in the built environment, with a focus on micro, meso, and macro levels. The research aims to identify gaps in the paradigm shift towards regenerative districts and macro-level projects.

Drivers and Barriers

The study identifies the following drivers and barriers:

Drivers:


1. Financial incentives
2. Marketing and sales benefits
3. Improved companies/investors market image and competitive market advantage
4. Reduced building lifecycle costs/effective use of energy and resources
5. Enhancement buildings' users' well-being
6. Receiving building certification

Barriers:


1. Lack of knowledge and experience working with regenerative materials and technologies by employees, consultants, and construction companies
2. Usage of the available tools that enable such constructions
3. Overall stakeholders' culture and their resistance to changing their mindset toward a regenerative approach
4. Inadequacy of national and international standards and legislation to address regenerative policies
5. Increased construction cost and time
6. Lack of financial incentives

Conclusion

The study concludes that the main barriers to implementing regenerative principles in the built environment are:

1. Increased construction costs due to the implementation of regenerative principles
2. The lack of employees' knowledge and experience
3. The lack of legislation and standards implementation requirements
4. Increased operation and maintenance costs
5. The lack of financial incentives

The main drivers for implementing regenerative principles are:

1. Effective use of energy
2. Buildings' users' well-being
3. Reduced maintenance costs
4. Improved developer/investor market image
5. Receiving building certification

Recommendations

The study recommends:

1. Extending the level of education and awareness of regenerative sustainability principles
2. Reviewing national and international construction standards and legislation to strengthen regenerative sustainability principles
3. Identifying the required financial and professional support for built environment stakeholders

Limitations

The study has several limitations, including:

1. Limited number of articles regarding regenerative sustainability of bigger scale projects
2. Methodology design that impacted the interpretation of findings due to the small number of regenerative community or neighborhood examples
3. Limited number of interviews and questionnaires as well as case studies

Future Research Directions

Future research should focus on:

1. Identifying the type of education required by consultants, contractors, or other built environment stakeholders to implement regenerative principles
2. Reviewing national and international construction standards and legislation to strengthen regenerative sustainability principles
3. Identifying the required financial and professional support for built environment stakeholders
Summary The article discusses the concept of regenerative sustainability in the built environment, which aims to maintain, restore, and regenerate a healthy socio-ecological system. The authors conducted a literature review and a survey to identify drivers and barriers to the implementation of regenerative principles in the built environment. The results showed that the main drivers are government financial incentives, marketing and sales benefits, companies' investors' image and competitive market advantage, reduced building lifecycle costs, effective use of energy, buildings' users' well-being, and receiving building certification. The main barriers are lack of knowledge and experience, increased construction costs, lack of legislation and standards implementation, increased operation and maintenance costs, and lack of financial incentives. The authors also found that social impact goals, health, and mobility are hardly considered and evaluated in the same intensity as energy, material, or technical quality of the building. The study highlights the need for education, research, and innovation in regenerative sustainability principles and the importance of standards and legislation to support regenerative construction. The authors suggest that further research is needed to identify the type of education required by consultants, contractors, and other built environment stakeholders to implement regenerative principles. The study also emphasizes the need for a comprehensive review of national and international standards and legislation to enhance regenerative sustainability principles. Overall, the article concludes that regenerative sustainability has the potential to transform the built environment and promote a more circular and regenerative economy.
Scientific Methods Based on the article, I have identified the research methods used in the study:

1.
Literature review
: An in-depth literature review was conducted to understand the state of the art and define the key principles of regenerative sustainability.
2.
Quantitative data analysis
: A survey was conducted with more than 120 professionals, including architects, engineers, and other built environment stakeholders, to identify the drivers and barriers of regenerative sustainability in the built environment.
3.
Qualitative data analysis
: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the representatives of regenerative buildings or districts to identify the drivers and barriers of regenerative sustainability in the built environment.
4.
Purposive sampling
: The sampling selection method used to identify the case studies was purposive sampling, which aims to select information-rich cases that can provide valuable insights into the research problem.
5.
Case studies
: Thirteen case studies were selected and analyzed to identify the drivers and barriers of regenerative sustainability in the built environment.
6.
Survey
: A questionnaire was developed to gather information from the respondents about their experiences and perceptions of regenerative sustainability in the built environment.
7.
Ranking and multiple-choice questions
: Ranking and multiple-choice questions were used to gather information from the respondents about their level of implementation of regenerative sustainability principles.
8.
Content analysis
: Content analysis was used to analyze the interview transcripts and identify the themes and patterns related to the drivers and barriers of regenerative sustainability in the built environment.

The study also used various tools and frameworks, such as:

1.
Regenerative sustainability principles
: The study used the 12 regenerative sustainability principles derived from the literature review to analyze the drivers and barriers of regenerative sustainability in the built environment.
2.
UN sustainable development goals
: The study used the 17 UN sustainable development goals to analyze the drivers and barriers of regenerative sustainability in the built environment.
3.
Rating systems
: The study used various rating systems, such as BREEAM, LEED, and DGNB, to analyze the drivers and barriers of regenerative sustainability in the built environment.

Overall, the study used a mixed-methods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative data analysis to identify the drivers and barriers of regenerative sustainability in the built environment.
Article contribution The article "Drivers and Barriers Leading to a Successful Paradigm Shift toward Regenerative Neighborhoods" by Edeltraud Haselsteiner, Blerta Vula Rizvanolli, Paola Villoria Sáez, and Odysseas Kontovourkis, contributes significantly to the field of regenerative economics and sustainability. Here are some key contributions and insights:

1.
Regenerative sustainability
: The article defines regenerative sustainability as a transformative process that involves creating a self-regenerating social and ecological system. This concept is essential for understanding the shift from sustainability to regenerative economics.
2.
Drivers and barriers
: The study identifies drivers and barriers for implementing regenerative principles in the built environment. The drivers include financial incentives, marketing and sales benefits, improved companies/investors' market image, reduced building lifecycle costs, and enhanced buildings' users' well-being. The barriers include lack of knowledge and experience, cultural resistance, inadequate national and international standards, increased construction costs, and lack of financial incentives.
3.
Regenerative principles
: The article outlines 12 regenerative principles, including energy, water, material, and waste management, social equity, culture and community, education and inspiration, and mobility. These principles are essential for understanding the regenerative approach to sustainability.
4.
Case studies
: The study presents case studies of regenerative neighborhoods and districts, highlighting the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing regenerative principles in larger-scale projects.
5.
Barriers and drivers
: The article highlights the need to address barriers such as lack of knowledge, cultural resistance, and inadequate legislation, while promoting drivers such as financial incentives, marketing benefits, and improved companies' market image.
6.
Regenerative economics
: The study contributes to the development of regenerative economics by highlighting the need for a more holistic approach to sustainability, one that considers the social and ecological aspects of the built environment.
7.
Case studies and recommendations
: The article provides recommendations for future research, including identifying the type of education required for regenerative principles, reviewing national and international construction standards, and identifying the required financial/professional support for built environment stakeholders.

In conclusion, the article provides a comprehensive overview of the drivers and barriers for implementing regenerative principles in the built environment. It highlights the need for a more holistic approach to sustainability and provides recommendations for future research. The study contributes significantly to the development of regenerative economics and sustainability, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing regenerative principles in larger-scale projects.

Recommendations for Regenerative Economics and Sustainability:


1.
Develop comprehensive education programs
: Provide education and training for stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and project managers, on regenerative principles and sustainable practices.
2.
Review national and international construction standards
: Develop and implement standards that support regenerative principles and sustainable practices in the built environment.
3.
Increase financial incentives
: Offer financial incentives and tax breaks to encourage the adoption of regenerative principles and sustainable practices in the built environment.
4.
Promote regenerative economics
: Encourage the development of regenerative economics by promoting the adoption of regenerative principles and sustainable practices in the built environment.
5.
Monitor and evaluate progress
: Establish a system to monitor and evaluate the progress of regenerative principles and sustainable practices in the built environment, and provide feedback to stakeholders.

By implementing these recommendations, regenerative economics and sustainability can be advanced, and the built environment can be transformed into a regenerative and sustainable system.

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