Subjective Circularity Performance Analysis of Adaptive Heritage Reuse Practices in the Netherlands

Deniz Ikiz Kaya (Corresponding author), Gamze Z. Dane, Nadia Pintossi, Caroline Koot

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Abstract

Adaptive reuse of built heritage is a driver for the circular economy. This paper examines Dutch adaptive reuse practices regarding their functional, operational and financial models, and assesses their circularity performance by evaluating cultural values preservation, circularity of reuse intervention, and outcomes from use. Primary data was collected through an online survey of stakeholders representing 53 cases. We employed Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) to summarize the relationships among variables and Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) analysis to assess the weights of the active variables and their causal relationships. We then conducted a factorial mapping and hierarchical cluster analysis to investigate further the correlations between certain characteristics, individual cases, and active circularity variables. The findings indicate that there has been a major trend towards more private sector involvement, stimulation for pro-active engagement of local actors, and better dialogue among stakeholders. In addition, stakeholders acknowledge that adaptive reuse strongly contributes to conserving cultural values. However, stakeholders only weakly recognize its correlation to the circularity framework in the limited context of the physical built environment. This study provides essential insights regarding emerging adaptive reuse trends and circularity performance, which can be further incorporated into circular economy strategies and roadmaps for the built environment. The framework established in this paper for analyzing circularity performance of adaptive reuse practices is transferable, and can be replicated in empirical studies worldwide.
Original languageEnglish
Article number102869
Number of pages14
JournalSustainable Cities and Society
Volume70
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2021

Funding

This research was funded by the European Union Horizon 2020 Research & Innovation Program Project ID: 776758, CLIC - Circular models Leveraging Investments in Cultural heritage adaptive reuse . The authors would like to thank all the stakeholders and respondents participated in the survey and data collection.

FundersFunder number
Horizon 2020 Framework Programme
Horizon 2020776758

    Keywords

    • circular economy
    • circularity performance
    • adaptive reuse
    • built heritage
    • subjective performance analysis
    • Netherlands
    • Built heritage
    • Circular economy
    • Subjective performance analysis
    • Circularity performance
    • Adaptive reuse

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