The misconception in the narrative of environmentally sustainable social housing
Created on 16-10-2023
The misconception of what environmentally sustainable social housing is a critical challenge and manifests itself on two levels. The first is the broad debate on social housing, which encompasses housing as material, activity and environment and includes housing policy, social values and the welfare state, among many other issues. The second level is the perception of developing environmentally sustainable social housing, where the concept draws from various origins and is influenced by numerous other concepts and theories. Therefore, the challenge is to create a common understanding of sustainability that responds to the misconceptions of what sustainability means for social housing and bridges the gap between sustainability standards and the actual perceptions and practices of professionals involved in the development of sustainable housing.
Systems knowledge
Actors
Housing developers
Non-profit and for-profit housing organisations that undertake various tasks, such as the construction and management of housing.
Housing authorities
A government agency, usually at the municipal, county, or state level, provides and oversees various housing-related programmes and services.
Environmental agencies
Governmental organisations or authorities, responsible for managing, regulating, protecting and conserving the natural environment and enforcing environmental laws and regulations.
Universities
Method
Knowledge co-creation
A collaborative process in which individuals or groups with different backgrounds and expertise come together to generate new knowledge, insights or solutions collectively. This approach recognises that knowledge creation is not limited to experts or academics but can come from exchanging ideas, experiences and perspectives from various sources.
Tools
Shared definitions
A series of contextual definitions that explain the topic from different angles
Target knowledge
Topic
Sustainability perception
How individuals or groups perceive and understand the concept of sustainability. This includes their beliefs, attitudes, values and environmental, social and economic sustainability awareness. These perceptions can vary significantly from person to person, culture to culture and society to society.
Social housing perception
Social housing is a term for housing provided or subsidised by government or non-profit organisations to meet the housing needs of individuals or families with low incomes or special needs. Perceptions of social housing can vary widely among different groups and are influenced by several factors, including cultural, economic and political contexts.
Dimension
Institutional
The structure of government institutions that have the responsibility and power to create building regulation and monitor compliance with them
Environmental
This dimension focuses on understanding and addressing the environmental challenges and concerns related to human activities and their impact on the natural world.
Level
Country
The political structure governs a specific geographical area and accommodates a specific population group.
Transformation Knowledge
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