| Title | Defining strategies to adopt Level(s) for bringing buildings into the circular economy. A case study of Spain |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 5081 |
| Authors | Díaz-López, C; Carpio, M; Martín-Morales, M; Zamorano, M |
| Title | Defining strategies to adopt Level(s) for bringing buildings into the circular economy. A case study of Spain |
| Year | 2021 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | Level(s) is a common European Union framework of core sustainability indicators for measuring the performance of buildings along their life cycle, enabling emissions reductions and circular resource flows. A fundamental tool for the development of European policies to boost the market for sustainable, resilient and climate change adapted buildings. The objective of this study is to contribute to the existing body of knowledge in the field of sustainable building research, through the definition of strategies to adopt Level(s) for bringing buildings into the Circular Economy. For this reason, a triple SWOT-Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)-TOWS analysis was applied. The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the Level(s) have been identified in relation to the availability of resources, product quality, internal and market structure, consumer perception, among others. The results obtained are conclusive in terms of the experts' positive assessment of the tool; highlighting factors such as its response to the need to adapt buildings to climate change, its a standard reference language, and its use in multiple situations. However, several barriers have also been identified, which may affect its development, including its complexity of use, its lack of self-sufficiency, and its dependence the criteria used in each evaluation. Finally, the key strategies to be carried out for the implementation of the Levels have been established. (C) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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