Table A2

Platform governance in sustainable and CLLs

Stage of platform evolutionSLLCLL
Key actorsActor’s goalsPlatform governanceResults of joint actionKey actorsActor’s goalsPlatform governanceResults of joint action
From platform idea
to concept		UniversityCreate knowledge of applied architectural innovation;
increase funding opportunities and new industry collaborations		Approach:
Top-down
Relational focus:
University research program
Joint action:
Meetings to share ideas; Strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis		Collective goal:
to develop a space to promote innovations toward sustainable living
Output:
Agreement on basic concept idea		UniversityDevelop a research facility focused on circular economyApproach: top down
Relational focus:
University research project
Joint action:
Meetings dedicated to sharing purpose,
co-creation of value proposition		Collective goal: generation of new living lab
Output:
Setting of long-term plans
SPStrengthen relationships with University and HCState Gov
Agency		Support new construction practices
Housing Coop.Promote its image as an innovative organization; explore new housing construction solutionsIndustry partnersDevelopment of new products
From platform concept to launchUniversityDrive research within the space; obtain Swedish and European research fundingApproach: Top down
Relational Focus:
A joint venture led by HC and consortium model for industry partners
Joint action:
Meetings to
define the value proposition and facility planning; promotional activities		Collective goal: attract research collaboration between industry and academics
Output:
Platform business model and development of the facility		UniversityApplied research projectsApproach: top down and peer-to-peer relationships
Relational Focus:
Partnership with government,
Sponsorship
Joint action:
Workshops to discuss circular economy application in living lab		Collective goal: Identification of new collaborative opportunities
Output:
criteria for selection of tenants and research projects, Platform business model and development of the facility
SPExpand the network of business relationships, increase activity on siteState Gov
Agency		Use the facility as an office and showcase
Housing CoopConsolidate relationships with business partners; establish a research fundIndustry partnersExposure to circular economy products
Industry PartnersResearch and development for new productsUsers
Firms		Use of the living lab both as an office and for testing new products
From platform launch to stagnationUniversityInitiate research projects with industryApproach: top down
Relational Focus:
the joint venture of industry partners but led by HC
Joint action
Limited co-actions		Collective goal: Only between HC and industry
Output:
Commercial goals prevailed		 
HCRevenue from student accomodation; promotion of the facility
Industry PartnersShowcase innovative products in practice
Platform growthUniversityInitiate research projects with industryApproach: peer-to-peer relationships
Relational Focus:
consortium model, joint project funding
Joint action:
Meetings dedicated to refocusing of the purpose		Collective goal: re-birth of the platform to align academic and industry interests
Output:
New collective innovation projects		UniversityPromote new innovative projects; measure living lab performanceApproach:
peer-to-peer relationships
Relational Focus:
Membership,
Sponsorship
Joint action:
Workshops to co-create services provided and promote new technologies		Collective goal: development of innovative research projects
Output:
New collective innovation projects,
Community events
SPNew relationships with business partnersState Gov
Agency		Use facility as a showcase to promote circular economy ideals
Housing CoopContinued development of innovationIndustry partnersTesting innovative solutions in the real-life setting
Industry partnersApplied product testing, engage with researchers, showcase productsUser
Firms		Accessing new partnerships and knowledge through community participation
UsersLive sustainably, contribute to knowledge-creation on sustainability
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