Table A1

Literature matrix

Author(s)YearTitleKey contributionsRelationship to this study
Abdullah, A. S., et al.2025A geographic information system-based flood risk assessment comprehensive model utilising a multi-criteria decision analysis techniqueProposed a GIS-based model for flood risk assessment in construction, emphasising the integration of multi-criteria decision analysisThis study employed similar multi-criteria approaches to incorporate climate risks into WLC frameworks
Akiyama, M., et al.2020Toward life-cycle reliability-risk- and resilience-based design and assessment of bridges and bridge networksIntroduced a resilience-based framework for assessing infrastructure risks, focussing on earthquake, tsunami, and corrosion hazardsThis study extended resilience-based approaches into residential building design, particularly in seismic regions
ASCE and ENO2014Life Cycle Cost AnalysisProvided guidelines for conducting life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) in civil engineering projectsThis study built on LCCA by incorporating system dynamics and adapting it for residential buildings with regional considerations
ASTM2020Standard Practice for Measuring Life-Cycle Costs of Buildings and Building SystemsDeveloped a standardised approach to LCCA for assessing the long-term costs of building systemsThis study referenced ASTM's framework by integrating New Zealand-specific risks, including seismic activity and climate change
Bao, Z.2023Developing circularity of construction waste for a sustainable built environment in emerging economiesFocused on circular economy strategies for reducing construction waste and promoting sustainability in emerging economiesThis study incorporated similar sustainability principles but with a focus on WLC and resilience in the New Zealand context
Crielaard, L., et al.2024Refining the causal loop diagram: A tutorial for maximising the contribution of domain expertise in computational system dynamics modellingEmphasised the importance of domain expertise in system dynamics modelling, particularly for causal loop diagrams (CLDs)This study used CLDs to model WLC factors, enhancing them with New Zealand-specific data and risks
DGNB2022Important Facts about DGNB CertificationDescribed the DGNB certification system for sustainable building, which includes environmental and social criteriaThis study integrated these criteria into a WLC framework tailored for New Zealand's residential buildings
Goh, B. H.2016Designing a whole-life building cost index in SingaporeDeveloped a cost index for building life-cycle management specific to Singapore's building sectorThis study adapted the index to New Zealand's residential buildings, taking into account the country's unique seismic and climate risks
Goh, B. H., and Sun, Y.2016The development of life-cycle costing for buildingsExplored the development and application of life-cycle costing in building projects, focussing on long-term economic considerationsThis study expanded on this by integrating regional factors, such as seismic resilience and climate impacts
ISO2017ISO 15686-5: Buildings and Constructed Assets—Service Life Planning—Part 5: Life Cycle CostingStandardised life-cycle costing for buildings, focussing on systematic cost management and service life planningThis study followed the ISO standard while incorporating context-specific factors, such as seismic and climate-related risks, relevant to New Zealand
Jaques, R. A., et al.2015Valuing sustainability and resilience features in housingFocused on valuing sustainability features in residential buildings, specifically in the context of New ZealandThis study considered sustainability and resilience, emphasising their role in whole-life costing for New Zealand homes
Kallio, H., et al.2016Systematic methodological review: developing a framework for a qualitative semi-structured interview guideDeveloped a framework for semi-structured interviews in qualitative research, focussing on systematic data collectionThis study employed a similar qualitative framework to conduct expert interviews, validating cost-driving factors in New Zealand's residential buildings
Lakshmanan, N., et al.2008Experimental investigations on the seismic response of a base-isolated reinforced concrete frame modelInvestigated the seismic response of reinforced concrete frames, focussing on base-isolation techniquesThis study incorporated seismic resilience as a key cost driver, aligning with findings from Lakshmanan et al. on seismic risk management
Lehmann, S.2013Sustainable building design and systems integration: combining energy efficiency with material efficiencyDiscussed the integration of energy efficiency and material efficiency in sustainable building designThis study integrated energy efficiency and material durability as central factors influencing the WLC of residential buildings
Lim, J., et al.2025Evaluating green building certification criteria for small health care centres in the Jakarta area – from GREENSHIP to Puske-GREENSHIP frameworkEvaluated the criteria for green building certifications, focussing on health care centresThis study incorporated similar certification criteria into the WLC framework for New Zealand's residential sector
Liu, J., et al.2023Life cycle cost modelling and economic analysis of wind power: A state of art reviewReviewed life cycle cost modelling in wind power, offering insights into renewable energy systemsThis study incorporated similar life cycle cost models, focussing on the residential sector and integrating energy-efficient technologies and renewable systems
MBIE2013Total cost of Ownership: An Introduction to Whole-life costIntroduced guidelines for considering whole-life cost in public procurement for infrastructureThis study extended these principles to residential buildings in New Zealand, incorporating seismic and climate risks into cost estimations
Memon, F. A., et al.2015Energy and carbon implications of water saving micro-components and greywater reuse systemsInvestigated the energy and carbon savings associated with water-saving systemsThis study extended water-saving systems into a broader WLC framework, focussing on their impact on long-term building costs in New Zealand
Minami, K.2003Whole life cost of post offices in Japan, based on a survey of actual conditions and consideration of investment correctionExplored the whole life cost of post offices in Japan, particularly regarding investment correctionThis study extended these cost estimation techniques to the residential sector in New Zealand, incorporating local seismic risks
Nasereddin, M., and Price, A.2021Addressing the capital cost barrier to sustainable constructionDiscussed how to overcome the capital cost barrier in sustainable construction practicesThis study addressed similar barriers by incorporating long-term WLC considerations and seismic resilience into New Zealand's residential building practices
NIWA2022Climate change and possible impacts for New ZealandProvided an overview of potential climate change impacts specific to New ZealandThis study directly incorporated the climate risks identified by NIWA into the WLC framework for residential buildings
Opsahl, T., et al.2010Node centrality in weighted networks: Generalising degree and shortest pathsExpanded the understanding of centrality in social networks, focussing on weighted connectionsThis study applied centrality analysis to model the dynamic interactions of cost drivers in residential buildings
Page, M. J., et al.2021The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviewsProvided updated guidelines for conducting systematic literature reviewsThis study adhered to the PRISMA guidelines to conduct a systematic review of factors influencing WLC in residential buildings
Purushothaman, M. B., and Aguas, A. B.2025Cognitive biases that shape the drivers and barriers to embracing green construction practicesExplored cognitive biases affecting the adoption of green construction practicesThis study incorporated insights from cognitive biases to analyse barriers to WLC adoption in New Zealand's residential sector
QTC2019Whole-Of-Life Costing: A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND STAFFProvided a practical guide to understanding and applying whole-of-life costing in public projectsThis study followed similar guidelines, applying WLC specifically to residential buildings in New Zealand
RICS2016Life Cycle CostingProvided a comprehensive guide to life cycle costing in construction, with an emphasis on cost managementThis study adapted RICS guidelines, focussing on the integration of system dynamics for residential buildings in New Zealand
Rolfstam, M., and Petersen, O. H.2014Denmark. In Public Procurement, Innovation and Policy: International PerspectivesFocused on public procurement and innovation in Denmark, with an emphasis on lifecycle considerationsThis study built on these principles, incorporating regional factors like seismic resilience and climate change into the WLC framework for New Zealand
Seetharaman, A., et al.2017The impact of property management services on tenants' satisfaction with industrial buildingsExplored the role of property management in tenant satisfaction in industrial buildingsThis study extended these findings by focussing on lifecycle cost factors in residential buildings, with a particular emphasis on long-term sustainability and resilience
Sterman, J.2002System Dynamics: systems thinking and modelling for a complex worldProvided a comprehensive approach to system dynamics, focussing on modelling and feedback loopsThis study adopted system dynamics and causal loop diagrams (CLDs) to model the dynamic interactions of cost drivers in the WLC of residential buildings
treasury.govt.nz2015Whole of Life Costs GuidanceGuided considering whole-of-life costs for public procurement in New ZealandThis study incorporated this guidance to model long-term costs for residential buildings, taking into account seismic and climate-related risks
UKSI2015The Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102Provided regulations for public procurement, emphasising lifecycle costs and sustainabilityThis study aligned with UKSI's regulations by applying lifecycle cost modelling to residential buildings in New Zealand
USGBC2019LEED v4.1 Building Design and Construction Beta GuideProvided a guide to LEED v4.1 for building design and construction, focussing on sustainabilityThis study incorporated LEED v4.1 criteria for building sustainability and applied them to the WLC framework for New Zealand homes
USGBC2021LEED v4.1 Reference Guide for Building Design and ConstructionA comprehensive guide for achieving LEED certification in building projects, focussing on green building standardsThis study followed LEED criteria for sustainability and integrated them into the whole-life costing model for New Zealand's residential sector

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