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Explaining the rebound effects of sustainable design: a behavioural perspective

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Imke G. H. Van der Loo  and
Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Imke G. H. Van der Loo*
Affiliation:
Technical University of Denmark, DTU Construct, Denmark
Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Affiliation:
Technical University of Denmark, DTU Construct, Denmark
*
ivdlo@dtu.dk

Abstract

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Despite its importance, the understanding of the behavioural mechanisms underlying rebound effects triggered by sustainable design is still limited. Through a systematic literature review, this study analyses and discusses 18 behavioural mechanisms. The key gaps of behavioural research on rebound effects are (1) limited in-depth analysis of different mechanisms (2); lack of clearly defined concepts; and (3) neglect of various research topics. To bring the behavioural understanding of rebound effects and sustainable design to a higher level, four key steps for future research are suggested.

Keywords

sustainable designrebound effectshuman behaviour

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Type
Design for Sustainability
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 1497 - 1506
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