The equitable housing workshop. Mapping and improving stakeholders’ decision-making process for circular equitable housing projects.

Abstract A growing housing crisis in Western Europe increases the pressure on conventional support measures and further reduces accessibility to equitable housing. Yet, necessary transition a sustainable circular construction economy could be an opportunity meet this social challenge. Research long-term costs savings of strategies projects demonstrates that applying specific can improve affordability Little research mentions building’s relation quality nor decision mechanism behind design process projects. Since these decisions are not only based costs, but also factors practical considerations, it is important take into account. Introducing systems thinking lead more inclusive, mindful making This paper proposes methodology encourage stakeholders project think systemically have open discussion about dimensions. The workshop allows us visually display rather complex networks influences present project. continues by challenging participants find solutions fit within model. These then linked building look for solutions. shows them how make equitable, therefore, give tools tailor strategy specifically their For researchers, analysing participant’s discussions, held throughout workshop, bring new insights relationship between building.