Summary of feedback loops
| Loop id | Loop name | Loop variables | Type | Main driver | Main consequence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | Social Health Spiral | Social Impact Cost ➔ Public Health Impact ➔ Social Impact Cost | Reinforcing | Social Impact Cost | Increased societal health burden |
| R2 | Material Longevity Loop | Material Selection ➔ Material Quality ➔ Material Durability ➔ Serviceability of Materials ➔ Material Selection | Reinforcing | Material Selection | Enhanced material service life |
| R3 | Market Feedback on Materials | Material Selection ➔ Material Quality ➔ Material Durability ➔ Serviceability of Materials ➔ Demand and Supply ➔ Material Availability ➔ Material Selection | Reinforcing | Material Selection | Stronger supply-demand cycle |
| R4 | Resilience by Material Quality | Material Selection ➔ Material Quality ➔ Fire Resistance ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Seismic Resilience ➔ Climate Conditions ➔ Weather Resilience ➔ Material Selection | Reinforcing | Material Selection | Improved disaster resilience |
| R5 | Seismic Strengthening Loop | Wind Bracing Upgrades ➔ Seismic Resilience ➔ Wind Bracing Upgrades | Reinforcing | Wind Bracing | Advanced structural integrity |
| R6 | Comparative Quality Cycle | Comparability with Other Systems ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Comparability with Other Systems | Reinforcing | Comparability | Construction quality uplift |
| R7 | Smart Resilience Technology | Construction Technology ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Resilience ➔ Renewable Energy ➔ Automation ➔ Installation Quality ➔ Construction Technology | Reinforcing | Construction Technology | Integrated smart-resilient systems |
| R8 | Installation-Performance Loop | Installation Practice ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Resilience ➔ Renewable Energy ➔ Automation ➔ Installation Practice | Reinforcing | Installation Quality | Reliable technology performance |
| R9 | Regulatory Installation Feedback | Installation Practice ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Regulatory Compliance ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Resilience ➔ Renewable Energy ➔ Automation ➔ Installation | Reinforcing | Installation Quality | Compliance-driven tech adoption |
| R10 | Bracing-Driven Smart Buildings | Installation Quality ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Resilience ➔ Renewable Energy ➔ Automation ➔ Installation Quality | Reinforcing | Installation Quality | Robust and smart residential buildings |
| R11 | Quality-Driven Tech Advancement | Construction Quality ➔ Comparability ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Construction Quality | Reinforcing | Construction Quality | Accelerated technology uptake |
| R12 | Seismic Quality Benchmark Loop | Construction Quality ➔ Comparability ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Construction Quality | Reinforcing | Construction Quality | Safer, high-performing homes |
| R13 | Compliance-Driven Quality Cycle | Construction Quality ➔ Comparability ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Regulatory Compliance ➔ Construction Quality | Reinforcing | Construction Quality | Stronger compliance and durability |
| R14 | Coastal Insurance Resilience | Coastal Erosion Allowances ➔ Flood Mitigation ➔ Insurance Premiums ➔ Coastal Erosion Allowances | Reinforcing | Coastal Erosion Planning | Lower insurance risk in coastal zones |
| R15 | Flood-Resilient Design | Design Efficiency ➔ Flood Mitigation ➔ Insurance Premiums ➔ Design Efficiency | Reinforcing | Design Efficiency | Lower insurance and flood risks |
| R16 | Form-Based Efficiency Loop | Design Efficiency ➔ Shape of Facility ➔ Material/Equipment Efficiency ➔ Design Efficiency | Reinforcing | Design Efficiency | Improved resource efficiency |
| B1 | Acquisition-Operational Trade-off | Upfront Acquisition Cost ➔ Greenstar Rating ➔ Energy Saving Measures ➔ Operational Cost ➔ Long-Term Affordability ➔ Upfront Acquisition Cost | Balancing | Upfront Acquisition Cost | Controlled lifecycle cost |
| B2 | Repair Risk Control | Maintenance Frequency ➔ Resistance to Wear and Tear ➔ Replacement Frequency ➔ Repair Risk Allowances ➔ Maintenance Frequency | Balancing | Maintenance Frequency | Stability in maintenance cost |
| B3 | Insurance Risk Feedback | Building Security ➔ Risk Allowances ➔ Insurance Premiums ➔ Insurance and Risk Mitigation ➔ Building Security | Balancing | Building Security | Stabilised insurance costs |
| B4 | Environmental Material Loop | Environmental Impact Evaluation ➔ Carbon Sequestration ➔ Renewable Resource Use ➔ Material Selection ➔ Environmental Impact Evaluation | Balancing | Environmental Impact Evaluation | Optimised resource selection |
| B5 | Green Certification Cost-Value Loop | Green Building Certification Cost ➔ Greenstar Rating ➔ Government Incentives ➔ Long-Term Affordability ➔ Green Building Certification Cost | Balancing | Certification Cost | Balanced green certification investment |
| Loop id | Loop name | Loop variables | Type | Main driver | Main consequence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | Social Health Spiral | Social Impact Cost ➔ Public Health Impact ➔ Social Impact Cost | Reinforcing | Social Impact Cost | Increased societal health burden |
| R2 | Material Longevity Loop | Material Selection ➔ Material Quality ➔ Material Durability ➔ Serviceability of Materials ➔ Material Selection | Reinforcing | Material Selection | Enhanced material service life |
| R3 | Market Feedback on Materials | Material Selection ➔ Material Quality ➔ Material Durability ➔ Serviceability of Materials ➔ Demand and Supply ➔ Material Availability ➔ Material Selection | Reinforcing | Material Selection | Stronger supply-demand cycle |
| R4 | Resilience by Material Quality | Material Selection ➔ Material Quality ➔ Fire Resistance ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Seismic Resilience ➔ Climate Conditions ➔ Weather Resilience ➔ Material Selection | Reinforcing | Material Selection | Improved disaster resilience |
| R5 | Seismic Strengthening Loop | Wind Bracing Upgrades ➔ Seismic Resilience ➔ Wind Bracing Upgrades | Reinforcing | Wind Bracing | Advanced structural integrity |
| R6 | Comparative Quality Cycle | Comparability with Other Systems ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Comparability with Other Systems | Reinforcing | Comparability | Construction quality uplift |
| R7 | Smart Resilience Technology | Construction Technology ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Resilience ➔ Renewable Energy ➔ Automation ➔ Installation Quality ➔ Construction Technology | Reinforcing | Construction Technology | Integrated smart-resilient systems |
| R8 | Installation-Performance Loop | Installation Practice ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Resilience ➔ Renewable Energy ➔ Automation ➔ Installation Practice | Reinforcing | Installation Quality | Reliable technology performance |
| R9 | Regulatory Installation Feedback | Installation Practice ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Regulatory Compliance ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Resilience ➔ Renewable Energy ➔ Automation ➔ Installation | Reinforcing | Installation Quality | Compliance-driven tech adoption |
| R10 | Bracing-Driven Smart Buildings | Installation Quality ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Construction Quality ➔ Resilience ➔ Renewable Energy ➔ Automation ➔ Installation Quality | Reinforcing | Installation Quality | Robust and smart residential buildings |
| R11 | Quality-Driven Tech Advancement | Construction Quality ➔ Comparability ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Construction Quality | Reinforcing | Construction Quality | Accelerated technology uptake |
| R12 | Seismic Quality Benchmark Loop | Construction Quality ➔ Comparability ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Wind Bracing ➔ Construction Quality | Reinforcing | Construction Quality | Safer, high-performing homes |
| R13 | Compliance-Driven Quality Cycle | Construction Quality ➔ Comparability ➔ Construction Technology ➔ Regulatory Compliance ➔ Construction Quality | Reinforcing | Construction Quality | Stronger compliance and durability |
| R14 | Coastal Insurance Resilience | Coastal Erosion Allowances ➔ Flood Mitigation ➔ Insurance Premiums ➔ Coastal Erosion Allowances | Reinforcing | Coastal Erosion Planning | Lower insurance risk in coastal zones |
| R15 | Flood-Resilient Design | Design Efficiency ➔ Flood Mitigation ➔ Insurance Premiums ➔ Design Efficiency | Reinforcing | Design Efficiency | Lower insurance and flood risks |
| R16 | Form-Based Efficiency Loop | Design Efficiency ➔ Shape of Facility ➔ Material/Equipment Efficiency ➔ Design Efficiency | Reinforcing | Design Efficiency | Improved resource efficiency |
| B1 | Acquisition-Operational Trade-off | Upfront Acquisition Cost ➔ Greenstar Rating ➔ Energy Saving Measures ➔ Operational Cost ➔ Long-Term Affordability ➔ Upfront Acquisition Cost | Balancing | Upfront Acquisition Cost | Controlled lifecycle cost |
| B2 | Repair Risk Control | Maintenance Frequency ➔ Resistance to Wear and Tear ➔ Replacement Frequency ➔ Repair Risk Allowances ➔ Maintenance Frequency | Balancing | Maintenance Frequency | Stability in maintenance cost |
| B3 | Insurance Risk Feedback | Building Security ➔ Risk Allowances ➔ Insurance Premiums ➔ Insurance and Risk Mitigation ➔ Building Security | Balancing | Building Security | Stabilised insurance costs |
| B4 | Environmental Material Loop | Environmental Impact Evaluation ➔ Carbon Sequestration ➔ Renewable Resource Use ➔ Material Selection ➔ Environmental Impact Evaluation | Balancing | Environmental Impact Evaluation | Optimised resource selection |
| B5 | Green Certification Cost-Value Loop | Green Building Certification Cost ➔ Greenstar Rating ➔ Government Incentives ➔ Long-Term Affordability ➔ Green Building Certification Cost | Balancing | Certification Cost | Balanced green certification investment |
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