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- Feige, Annika, et al.
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Harnessing stakeholder motivation: towards a Swiss sustainable building sector
- 2011
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In: Building Research and Information. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1466-4321 .- 0961-3218. ; 39:5, s. 504-517
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The contribution of stakeholders to the development and implementation of a sustainable built environment has emerged as crucial to the delivery of meaningful change. The inclusion of all affected parties can facilitate the development of patterns, structures and buildings that are sustainable in the social, ecological and economic dimensions. The slow development of a more sustainable building sector often results from the absence of knowledge about possible benefits because of financial constraints or the presence of conflicting interests. Furthermore, in most cases, measures to foster a sustainable building sector do not include all of the relevant stakeholders or are only one-sided. Based on a literature review of stakeholders in the building sector, this paper describes the stakeholders involved in the development of sustainable buildings and the challenges in stakeholder motivation. The practical case of the Network for Sustainable Construction Switzerland demonstrates how to foster sustainable construction by including a wide range of stakeholders and the need to address stakeholders with diverse initiatives. This case study supports the hypothesis that stakeholder motivation cannot be created by a single initiative; rather, a variety of actions are required to deliver change successfully.
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- Krank, Sabrina, et al.
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Constraints to implementation of sustainability indicator systems in five Asian cities
- 2010
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In: Local Environment. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1354-9839 .- 1469-6711. ; 15:8, s. 731-742
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Contemporary studies on sustainability indicator systems (SISs) typically focus on the technical advancement of indicator construction, on qualitative impacts of indicatorprogrammes and on impacts on governance, decision-making and sustainability as a social construct. Yet, their implementation so far has rarely been addressed, eventhough monitoring and the use of indicator results fall far behind the number of SISs developed. This study aims at the identification of requirements for the developmentof and constraints to the implementation of SISs in five Asian cities of developing countries. Interviews with local key actors are held, and a qualitative content analysisis carried out. Findings include evidence on the degree of indicator implementation in the case study cities, a hexagonal model for the classification of requirements andconstraints, as well as general conclusions for barriers to the use of SISs.
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- Krank, Sabrina, et al.
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Lessons from seven sustainability indicator programs in developing countries of Asia
- 2011
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In: Ecological Indicators. - : Elsevier BV. - 1470-160X. ; 11:5, s. 1385-1395
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Sustainability indicator programs in developing countries are the poor cousin of ecological indicator research. While an enormous number of indicators for the monitoring of sustainable development exists, few meta-evaluations on these measurements have been conducted in developing countries. Yet, researchers developing new programs face the question: how shall we design our monitoring instrument to respond to the local challenges.By presenting a qualitative meta-performance evaluation of seven sustainability indicator programs on the municipal level in developing countries of Asia, we identify crucial success factors in this contribution. The research draws on 41 expert interviews in Indonesia, Thailand, China, and India, as well as on program-related documents. In the presented case studies, local contexts are intended to be diverse: obtained results should map success factors in different settings. A context-related list of good-practice factors is derived from the interview material via a Qualitative Content Analysis and assessed against the data.We identify crucial strengths and weaknesses of sustainability indicator programs in six dimensions and link the success factors to their contexts. The results include innovative approaches to indicator types, data collection and data quality control, and a correlation between the anchoring of programs in approved development plans and long-term implementation. The results can provide valuable guidance to users of existing sustainability indicator programs and planners of new programs.
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- Krank, Sabrina, et al.
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Perceived Contribution of Indicator Systems to Sustainable Development in Developing Countries
- 2010
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In: Sustainable Development. - : Wiley. - 1099-1719 .- 0968-0802. ; 21, s. 18-29
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The contribution of indicators and indicator systems to sustainable development is discussed controversially – from positive and limited to negative impacts. Yet, the perception of the potential and risks of sustainability indicator systems influences the success of their implementation. In view of this correlation and the existing research gaps, we investigate the perceived contribution of indicator systems to sustainable development in five Asian cities of developing countries. Thirty interviews with local key actors have been held and a Qualitative Content Analysis has been conducted, drawing on the interview material. Results include a typology of positive and negative contributions based on the type of indicator systems' use, as well as a quantitative description of the level of awareness of different actors. Perceived positive and negative contributions are discussed considering the actors' functions, experiences and cities. The research shows that developers of sustainability indicator systems and scholars have the most awareness concerning risks whereas users and potential users are lacking this, and it portrays future implementation requirements.
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- Krank, Sabrina, et al.
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The neglected dimension: Socio-cultural indicators in the assessment of sustainable development in megacities
- 2008
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In: Proceedings of the 2008 World Sustainable Building Conference, 21-25 September 2008, Melbourne, Australia. - 9780646503721 ; , s. 1315-1322
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Conference paper (peer-reviewed)abstract
- In the case of fast developing megacities of emerging countries, an integrated concept for the assessment of SUD, including the social and cultural dimensions comprehensively, is of particular need: Megacities are locations of polarization of people. Different cultural, social and income groups live closely together, thus opening an area of conflict. However, for the aspect of social sustainability, a theoretically stringent, systematic and comprehensive rationale which is translated into practical application does not yet exist.The aim of the paper is to shed light on theories within the social and cultural dimensions of the sustainability assessment, on the specific socio-cultural challenges in megacities and on existing indicator systems possibly applicable in those megacities. Based on existing studies and expert interviews of local stakeholders, specific requirements for the assessment of the social and cultural dimensions are formulated for the emerging megacity Hyderabad (India). Following this analysis, both the gaps in research and practice as well as challenges and responses are pointed out.
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- Wallbaum, Holger, 1967, et al.
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Prioritizing Sustainability Criteria in Urban Planning Processes: Methodology Application
- 2011
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In: Journal of the Urban Planning and Development Division, ASCE. - 0733-9488. ; 137:1, s. 20-28
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Since the beginning of the sustainability debate approximately 20 years ago, all parties involved in the urban planning process have been expected to devise sustainable solutions to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Potential to include sustainability criteria is present in the strategic planning stage and during the initial studies of a project. However, instruments available at these early stages are rare and show numerous weaknesses. The present study intends to close this gap by developing an instrument for the prioritization of sustainability criteria in urban planning processes. It is based on the Sustainable Building Tool 07 (SBTool 07), a comprehensive and well-established tool for the assessment of sustainability of construction projects, key issues pertaining to the initial planning stages are identified via a materiality matrix—a method established for corporate sustainability reporting. The resulting method has been tested in a competition in the Icelandic city of Reykjavík. Results include a materiality matrix on stakeholder priorities and the relevance of criteria to sustainability across the life cycle as well as a core set of 19 criteria to be addressed in Reykjavík.
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