Nagy, Emil
- Department of Forest Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Research article2023Peer reviewedOpen access
Jussila, J.; Franzini, F.; Hayrinen, L.; Lahtinen, K.; Nagy, E.; Mark-Herbert, C.; Roos, A.; Toppinen, A.; Toivonen, R.
Wooden multi-storey construction (WMC) offers an alternative building solution for urban consumers seeking a low-carbon, sustainable lifestyle yet, the literature on consumer experiences in newly constructed WMC-apartments is sparse. This exploratory study develops an understanding about consumer choices with newly built WMC-apartments through thematic interviews of residents and property managers in five cities across Finland and Sweden.Contents analysis reveals that neither building material nor sustainability triggered the residents' initial interest in the new apartment. Residents found WMC appealing but traditional housing choice criteria (e.g. location, floor plan and affordability) guided the ultimate purchasing decision. Notwithstanding, residents expressed that the newly developed neighbourhoods suffered from limited services but trusted that future long-term development would increase service availability.Wood material was experienced as mainly positive and was assessed together with overall aesthetics, sustainability and durability aspects of the building. Residents trusted that the builders considered the apartment's sustainability criteria during construction (e.g. material durability and resistance to changing climate conditions).
Wood construction; consumer housing preferences; choice criteria; housing experiences
Housing Studies
2023,
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
SDG13 Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
SDG11 Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
SDG9 Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Social Sciences Interdisciplinary
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02673037.2023.2217765
https://res.slu.se/id/publ/122437