Explaining the rebound effects of sustainable design: a behavioural perspective
Imke G. H. Van der Loo, Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Technical University of Denmark, DTU Construct, Denmark
Despite its importance, the understanding of the behavioural mechanisms underlying rebound effects triggered by sustainable design is still limited. Through a systematic literature review, this study analyses and discusses 18 behavioural mechanisms. The key gaps of behavioural research on rebound effects are (1) limited in-depth analysis of different mechanisms (2); lack of clearly defined concepts; and (3) neglect of various research topics. To bring the behavioural understanding of rebound effects and sustainable design to a higher level, four key steps for future research are suggested.
Designing products for material simplifiers: antinomy or prospective for design?
Céline Perea1, Cédric Masclet2
1Univ. Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble INP, CERAG, France; 2Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, G-SCOP, France
Considering the growing change towards material simplicity of consumers which consists in rejecting the consumer society by decreasing material needs and their consumption we interrogate in this research the possibility of products to support its transition of consumers. We address in a matrix product characteristics adaptation to pathways of consumers stemming from non-voluntary to radical disadopters. The main question of this work interrogates how products can address the disadoption/material simplicity phenomenon.
Interpretation of sustainability philosophies into product design for awareness, cohesion, and equity
Laura Isabel Acevedo1,2, Daniela C. A. Pigosso1,2, Tim C. McAloone1,2
1Technical University of Denmark, DTU Construct, Denmark; 2Technical University of Denmark, Centre for Absolute Sustainability, Denmark
Throughout time, the definition of sustainability has been interpreted differently and different philosophies have consequently emerged, each with its own vision of a sustainable society. At the same time, manufacturing firms have focused on environmental improvements, but social aspects have often been neglected. This study identifies 11 philosophies and 51 product design strategies contributing to sustainability awareness, cohesion, and equity, set to ensure social sustainability integration at a manufacturing firm level.
Assessment of empowerment via inclusion of people in product lifecycle processes
Naz Yaldiz, Amaresh Chakrabarti
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
To address the issue of unbalanced development during a product's lifecycle, a change in the approach to product development processes is necessary. One way to achieve this is by development of the product that encourages the inclusion of people in the entire lifecycle. Inclusion is intended to influence societal empowerment via sharing of power among the people included in the lifecycle. This study proposes a framework for assessment of empowerment by the inclusion of people within a product lifecycle.
Sustainability criteria for introducing new technologies in low-income contexts
Adam Mattias Mallalieu1,2, Amanda Jonasson1,2, Sara Petersson1,2, Marlene Rosendal2, Sophie I. Hallstedt1,3, Lars Almefelt1, Ola Isaksson1
1Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden; 2Engineers Without Borders, Sweden; 3Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden
Introducing new technologies in low-income contexts have potential for positive social impact, and such efforts are made by humanitarian engineering non-govermental organisations (NGOs). The impact can increase if a systemic sustainability perspective is considered in the design process. Sustainability criteria are identified using a literature study combined with an empirical study together with a Swedish NGO. These criteria are synthesized into a simplified Sustainability Fingerprint tool which is evaluated and deemed to be useful when introducing new technologies in low-income contexts.
Identifying rebound effects in product-service systems: actors, mechanisms, triggers and drivers
Daniel Guzzo, Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Technical University of Denmark, DTU Construct, Denmark
The implementation of product-service systems (PSS) is prone to the occurrence of rebound effects (RE). This research aims to systematically identify the rebound mechanisms in a PSS context. Through the case study of a use-oriented PSS offer, we showcase a structured way to address RE that led to a comprehensive mapping of 23 mechanisms. The analysis demonstrates an approach to mapping rebound triggers, drivers, and mechanisms within the actors’ realms that designers can apply to ensure the potential sustainability gains of PSS offers.
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