Table 9

Thematic analysis result – coding and frequency table

CodeThemeFreq
A1Environmental and Sustainability Benefits21
A1.1Resource efficiency (water energy materials)15
A1.2Carbon reduction and ecological integration8
A1.3Waste management and material reuse7
A1.4Long-term sustainability6
A2Psychological and Wellbeing Benefits7
A2.1Mental health advantages from biophilic design4
A2.2Connection to nature5
A2.3Personal satisfaction from building process3
A3Community and Social Benefits11
A3.1Community building through volunteer participation8
A3.2Social networks and knowledge sharing6
A3.3Intergenerational knowledge transfer3
A4Economic and Long-term Value9
A4.1Reduced ongoing costs7
A4.2Durability and longevity5
A4.3Self-sufficiency and resilience4
B1Regulatory and Administrative Barriers16
B1.1Building code compliance challenges10
B1.2Local government resistance8
B1.3Certification issues5
B1.4Complex permitting requirements6
B2Knowledge and Expertise Gaps10
B2.1Learning curve for necessary knowledge6
B2.2Specialized skills requirements5
B2.3Limited professional expertise4
B3Practical Implementation Challenges12
B3.1Labor-intensive construction7
B3.2Organizational complexity5
B3.3Material sourcing challenges4
B3.4Land access issues3
B4Economic and Market Barriers9
B4.1Higher initial investment5
B4.2Financing difficulties6
B4.3Market acceptance concerns3
C1Integration and Adaptation Strategies14
C1.1Incorporation of elements into conventional building9
C1.2Adaptation to Australian climate6
C1.3Urban/suburban applications5
C2Policy and Support Mechanisms11
C2.1Regulatory reform needs8
C2.2Financial incentives7
C2.3Educational initiatives3
C3Cultural and Mindset Dimensions7
C3.1Indigenous knowledge integration2
C3.2Value alignment with Australian lifestyle3
C3.3Mindset evolution requirements4
C4Future Vision and Scaling Potential5
C4.1Mainstreaming strategies2
C4.2Community-scale applications3
C4.3Policy leadership potential2
Source(s): Authors' own work

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