| Title |
Inquiry on Perceptions and Practices of Built Environment Professionals Regarding Regenerative and Circular Approaches |
| ID_Doc |
21972 |
| Authors |
Benites, HS; Osmond, P; Prasad, D |
| Title |
Inquiry on Perceptions and Practices of Built Environment Professionals Regarding Regenerative and Circular Approaches |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
Buildings, 13.0, 1 |
| DOI |
10.3390/buildings13010063 |
| Abstract |
The circular economy and regenerative design approaches, although still emerging in the built environment, are important pathways to move away from the degenerative business-as-usual practices in the sector. In this paper, we investigate the perception, awareness, and practices of built environment professionals regarding the adoption of a combined regenerative circularity approach for buildings and cities, and if current practices and 'neighbourhood sustainability assessment' (NSA) tools should be improved and how. The inquiry was conducted using a convergent mixed methods approach with professionals from around the globe through: (a) online questionnaires which collected 146 responses, and (b) 18 semi-structured interviews which delved further into relevant aspects of the survey. Quantitative and qualitative responses were coded, grouped, and analysed. Results indicate an average awareness of topics with large space for improvement of practices. The main pathways for improvement for NSA tools include performance requirements, aspects of flexibility and adaptability, and engagement and communication, to which are added opportunities and enablers to improve the sector. The authors hope that this study will contribute towards the improvement and design of better tools and practices to support the implementation of regenerative circularity in the built environment sector. |
| Author Keywords |
barriers; circular economy; circularity; community engagement; enablers; survey; interview; sustainability assessment tool; regenerative paradigm; urban sustainability |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:000914576300001 |
| WoS Category |
Construction & Building Technology; Engineering, Civil |
| Research Area |
Construction & Building Technology; Engineering |
| PDF |
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/1/63/pdf?version=1672203990
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