The perceived barriers and drivers to sustainable design as a sustainable construction method between UK rural and urban locations

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As governments increase their commitment to fight climate change, the construction industry is a major contributor to carbon emissions, responsible for approximately 40%. This paper aims to understand the perceptions of architectural designers on the drivers and barriers to sustainable design, comparing rural and urban UK locations, as a method that has historically for improved occupant comfort. In this study, perceptions were collected through surveys based on barriers and drivers identified through the literature review. Cost and legislation were noted as key barriers, and legislation and increasing incentives were noted as the best solutions. The barriers were typically aligned with literature, which advised cost being the top barrier to sustainability, followed by legislation. This may indicate a budget-led approach to the brief. The study could be expanded upon to reach a wider or different population, study specific sustainable design measures or strategy effectiveness.

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ORCID for Stephanie Gauthier: orcid.org/0000-0002-1720-1736

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