Figure 3
The diagram shows a multi-stakeholder framework centered on collaboration for sustainable building development projects. The layout is divided into five colored sections arranged around a central circular graphic. At the center, a circular loop made of three curved arrow segments forms a continuous clockwise cycle. The top-right arrow segment reads “Discourse ethics”, the bottom arrow segment reads “Public Sphere”, and the left arrow segment reads “Collaborative rationality”. The arrows connect head-to-tail in a clockwise direction, indicating an ongoing cyclical process. Inside the circle, the text reads “Successful S B D P Stakeholder Collaboration”. At the top left, a section labeled “Users” appears with a small icon of a walking person. Roles: Provide feedback on operational and maintenance issues Facilitate sustainable operation Participate in post-occupancy evaluations and user satisfaction surveys Engage with control systems and building elements for energy consumption Interests: Reduce utility bills and maintenance expense Improved comfort, health, and productivity At the top right, a section labeled “Investors” appears with an icon of a person holding a briefcase. Roles: Fund development or retrofitting of sustainable buildings Shape sustainability goals and benchmarks for return on investment Influence material selection, timelines, and technologies through funding leverage Engage with users to align sustainability with operational performance Interests: Long-term profitability and asset value E S G compliance and improved brand image Access to sustainability incentives and certifications At the right side, a section labeled “Policymakers” appears with an icon of a person in formal attire. Roles: Assess the quality of sustainable buildings to ensure compliance Provide financial incentives (e.g., green bonds, density bonuses) Establish regulations and promote S B D P s Develop and implement sustainable construction policies with academics Organise stakeholder forums and public consultation to guide inclusive planning Interests: Alignment with national/international climate agreements (e.g., S D G s, Paris Agreement) Improved environmental performance of public and private buildings Informed policy built on stakeholder feedback and P O E data At the bottom center, a section labeled “Academics” appears with an icon of a person wearing a graduation cap. Roles: Deliver evidence-based recommendations to the industry sector Disseminate knowledge of S B D P s Interests: Advance knowledge of sustainable building design and practices At the left side, a section labeled “Producers” appears with an icon of a construction worker wearing a helmet. Roles: Design, construct, and maintain high-performance buildings Integrate E E, W E, and I E Q strategies into building systems (H V A C, lighting, insulation, water reuse) Coordinate and execute building-related tasks Collaborate with investors, users, and academics to align on S B D P goals Interests: Profit Reduce emissions from construction activities and operation Achieve sustainable building certifications (e.g., L E E D, Green Star rating, B R E E A M) Deliver buildings with reduced emissions and environmental impact.Conceptual framework to enhance SBDP stakeholder collaboration. Author's own work