Table 11

Summary of feedback loops

Loop idLoop nameLoop variablesTypeMain driverMain consequence
R1Social Health SpiralSocial Impact Cost ➔ Public Health Impact ➔ Social Impact CostReinforcingSocial Impact CostIncreased societal health burden
R2Material Longevity LoopMaterial Selection ➔ Material Quality ➔ Material Durability ➔ Serviceability of Materials ➔ Material SelectionReinforcingMaterial SelectionEnhanced material service life
R3Market Feedback on MaterialsMaterial Selection ➔ Material Quality ➔ Material Durability ➔ Serviceability of Materials ➔ Demand and Supply ➔ Material Availability ➔ Material SelectionReinforcingMaterial SelectionStronger supply-demand cycle
R4Resilience by Material QualityMaterial Selection ➔ Material Quality ➔ Fire Resistance ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Seismic Resilience ➔ Climate Conditions ➔ Weather Resilience ➔ Material SelectionReinforcingMaterial SelectionImproved disaster resilience
R5Seismic Strengthening LoopWind Bracing Upgrades ➔ Seismic Resilience ➔ Wind Bracing UpgradesReinforcingWind BracingAdvanced structural integrity
R6Comparative Quality CycleComparability with Other Systems ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Comparability with Other SystemsReinforcingComparabilityConstruction quality uplift
R7Smart Resilience TechnologyConstruction Technology ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Resilience ➔ Renewable Energy ➔ Automation ➔ Installation Quality ➔ Construction TechnologyReinforcingConstruction TechnologyIntegrated smart-resilient systems
R8Installation-Performance LoopInstallation Practice ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Resilience ➔ Renewable Energy ➔ Automation ➔ Installation PracticeReinforcingInstallation QualityReliable technology performance
R9Regulatory Installation FeedbackInstallation Practice ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Regulatory Compliance ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Resilience ➔ Renewable Energy ➔ Automation ➔ InstallationReinforcingInstallation QualityCompliance-driven tech adoption
R10Bracing-Driven Smart BuildingsInstallation Quality ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Resilience ➔ Renewable Energy ➔ Automation ➔ Installation QualityReinforcingInstallation QualityRobust and smart residential buildings
R11Quality-Driven Tech AdvancementConstruction Quality ➔ Comparability ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Construction QualityReinforcingConstruction QualityAccelerated technology uptake
R12Seismic Quality Benchmark LoopConstruction Quality ➔ Comparability ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Construction QualityReinforcingConstruction QualitySafer, high-performing homes
R13Compliance-Driven Quality CycleConstruction Quality ➔ Comparability ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Regulatory Compliance ➔ Construction QualityReinforcingConstruction QualityStronger compliance and durability
R14Coastal Insurance ResilienceCoastal Erosion Allowances ➔ Flood Mitigation ➔ Insurance Premiums ➔ Coastal Erosion AllowancesReinforcingCoastal Erosion PlanningLower insurance risk in coastal zones
R15Flood-Resilient DesignDesign Efficiency ➔ Flood Mitigation ➔ Insurance Premiums ➔ Design EfficiencyReinforcingDesign EfficiencyLower insurance and flood risks
R16Form-Based Efficiency LoopDesign Efficiency ➔ Shape of Facility ➔ Material/Equipment Efficiency ➔ Design EfficiencyReinforcingDesign EfficiencyImproved resource efficiency
B1Acquisition-Operational Trade-offUpfront Acquisition Cost ➔ Greenstar Rating ➔ Energy Saving Measures ➔ Operational Cost ➔ Long-Term Affordability ➔ Upfront Acquisition CostBalancingUpfront Acquisition CostControlled lifecycle cost
B2Repair Risk ControlMaintenance Frequency ➔ Resistance to Wear and Tear ➔ Replacement Frequency ➔ Repair Risk Allowances ➔ Maintenance FrequencyBalancingMaintenance FrequencyStability in maintenance cost
B3Insurance Risk FeedbackBuilding Security ➔ Risk Allowances ➔ Insurance Premiums ➔ Insurance and Risk Mitigation ➔ Building SecurityBalancingBuilding SecurityStabilised insurance costs
B4Environmental Material LoopEnvironmental Impact Evaluation ➔ Carbon Sequestration ➔ Renewable Resource Use ➔ Material Selection ➔ Environmental Impact EvaluationBalancingEnvironmental Impact EvaluationOptimised resource selection
B5Green Certification Cost-Value LoopGreen Building Certification Cost ➔ Greenstar Rating ➔ Government Incentives ➔ Long-Term Affordability ➔ Green Building Certification CostBalancingCertification CostBalanced green certification investment
Source(s): Developed by the authors

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