Explaining the rebound effects of sustainable design: a behavioural perspective
Imke Gerrie Hanne Van der Loo, Daniela C. A. Pigosso
Abstract
Abstract 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.
Topics & Concepts
Perspective (graphical)Rebound effect (conservation)PsychologyCognitive psychologyComputer scienceArtificial intelligenceEcologyBiologyEfficient energy useEnergy, Environment, and Transportation PoliciesEnvironmental Education and SustainabilityEconomic and Environmental Valuation