Bridging the gap; circular economy adoption in residential renovation through stakeholder lenses; stakeholder perspectives; professionals and non-professionals
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The construction and renovation sector is an major contributor to global greenhouse
gas emissions, which has led to growing interest in circular economy strategies.
While principles such as reduce, reuse, and recycle are increasingly adopted in new
construction, their practical application in residential renovation remains limited and
less studied. This thesis explores how circular economy principles are understood
and applied in interior renovation projects by both professionals, including architects
and project managers, and non-professionals, including homeowners and tenants.
The study is based on a mixed methods approach, combining qualitative interviews
with professionals and a quantitative survey distributed to residents. The findings
show that although professionals are aware of the environmental benefits of circular
strategies, they often face challenges such as limited time, unclear regulations, and
concerns about the quality of reused materials. Knowledge of circular economy
practices remains limited among non-professionals. These actors tend to base their
decisions primarily on functionality, durability, and cost, placing less emphasis on
the use of recycled or reused materials.
The research identifies several enablers that could strengthen the use of circular
economy in residential renovation, including clear policy support, incentives, better
digital tools, and stronger collaboration between stakeholders. The study also
emphasizes the need for targeted education to close the knowledge gap between
professionals and non-professionals. By presenting both technical and behavioral
insights, this thesis offers practical guidance for advancing sustainability in small scale
renovation contexts and contributes to ongoing discussions about circularity
in the built environment.
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Circular Economy, Residential Renovation, Reuse, Sustainability, Stake holder Engagement, Housing, Circula renovation