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PhD thesis explores stakeholder strategies for green and circular building concepts

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PhD thesis explores stakeholder strategies for green and circular building concepts

This research examines how stakeholders can promote green and circular building concepts through decision-support models, market insights, and strategies to enhance sustainability in construction projects.
Luca Papapietro

Green Buildings (GB) and Circular Buildings (CB) are key concepts in sustainable construction, focusing on energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and waste reduction.

Pei-Hsuan Lee PhD thesis, defended at the Department of Built Environment of the Eindhoven University of Technology, explores how stakeholders - such as end users, architects, and construction companies - can promote these concepts. Lee developed models to support decision-making: one assesses circular economy adoption in construction, and the other predicts outcomes of GB technology use.

The research reveals market insights, such as varying preferences for GB and CB features across age groups, especially in affordable housing. It also identifies industry gaps and barriers, providing recommendations to enhance sustainability in construction.

Eindhoven University of Technology
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Themes
Skills, training and education
Construction materials and circular construction