Diffusion of Innovation Theory in the Realm of Environmental Construction
Farid Sartipi
Abstract
Despite the enormous amount of investments that had been placed on the implementation of environmental construction practices, none of the proposed technologies had gained a widespread uptake. This lack of uptake appears to have roots somewhere apart from the engineering/technological aspect; more likely due to some behavioural characteristic. In this paper, the corresponding behavioural characteristics which are being considered as drawbacks towards the implementation of environmental practices will first be identified, and then based on each individual characteristic, effective measure will be outlined. The diffusion of innovation theory had been taken as the benchmark throughout the paper.
Topics & Concepts
RealmDiffusionBenchmark (surveying)Innovation diffusionDiffusion theoryMeasure (data warehouse)Diffusion of innovationsRisk analysis (engineering)Management scienceBusinessComputer scienceEngineeringKnowledge managementMarketingPolitical sciencePhysicsGeographyData miningGeodesyThermodynamicsLawSustainable Building Design and AssessmentUrban Stormwater Management SolutionsEnvironmental Impact and Sustainability