In Search of Eudaimonia Towards Circular Economy in Buildings—From Large Overarching Theories to Detailed Engineering Calculations
The current study seeks to explore the underexamined or potentially under-researched social dimensions of circular economy (CE) in the context of buildings. Utilising a meta-synthesis approach, this paper builds on the two primary theoretical frameworks in the well-being literature: the eudaimonic a...
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| description | The current study seeks to explore the underexamined or potentially under-researched social dimensions of circular economy (CE) in the context of buildings. Utilising a meta-synthesis approach, this paper builds on the two primary theoretical frameworks in the well-being literature: the eudaimonic and hedonic perspectives. The analysis of the selected articles reveals that these frameworks foster distinct modes of interaction and perception concerning one’s environment. A consensus is evident among the studies reviewed, advocating for integrating both eudaimonic and hedonic elements to achieve optimal well-being and happiness. Moreover, some scholars argue that for the attainment of sustainability goals and, by extension, CE objectives, the eudaimonic approach to well-being should be emphasised over the currently predominant hedonic inclinations. The research also attempts to open a discourse between the sometimes rather comprehensive, holistic, and hard-to-quantify dimensions of human well-being and the more logical, measurable, and tangible results-oriented approach towards the built environment. This investigation illustrates how well-designed building elements, aligned with CE principles, can play a pivotal role in fostering both environmental sustainability and human flourishing in the built environment. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0ffcd25541794ffcbb0de020e9de86262025-08-20T02:00:18ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092024-12-011412398310.3390/buildings14123983In Search of Eudaimonia Towards Circular Economy in Buildings—From Large Overarching Theories to Detailed Engineering CalculationsIonut Cristian Scurtu0Katalin Puskas Khetani1Fanel Dorel Scheaua2Mircea cel Batran Naval Academy, 900218 Constanta, RomaniaTechnium Science, London HA4 7AE, UKMachine Mechanics and Technological Equipments Research Center, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 800008 Galati, RomaniaThe current study seeks to explore the underexamined or potentially under-researched social dimensions of circular economy (CE) in the context of buildings. Utilising a meta-synthesis approach, this paper builds on the two primary theoretical frameworks in the well-being literature: the eudaimonic and hedonic perspectives. The analysis of the selected articles reveals that these frameworks foster distinct modes of interaction and perception concerning one’s environment. A consensus is evident among the studies reviewed, advocating for integrating both eudaimonic and hedonic elements to achieve optimal well-being and happiness. Moreover, some scholars argue that for the attainment of sustainability goals and, by extension, CE objectives, the eudaimonic approach to well-being should be emphasised over the currently predominant hedonic inclinations. The research also attempts to open a discourse between the sometimes rather comprehensive, holistic, and hard-to-quantify dimensions of human well-being and the more logical, measurable, and tangible results-oriented approach towards the built environment. This investigation illustrates how well-designed building elements, aligned with CE principles, can play a pivotal role in fostering both environmental sustainability and human flourishing in the built environment.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/12/3983architecturebuildingsCEengineeringeudaimoniaEudaimonia Machine |
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| title | In Search of Eudaimonia Towards Circular Economy in Buildings—From Large Overarching Theories to Detailed Engineering Calculations |
| title_full | In Search of Eudaimonia Towards Circular Economy in Buildings—From Large Overarching Theories to Detailed Engineering Calculations |
| title_fullStr | In Search of Eudaimonia Towards Circular Economy in Buildings—From Large Overarching Theories to Detailed Engineering Calculations |
| title_full_unstemmed | In Search of Eudaimonia Towards Circular Economy in Buildings—From Large Overarching Theories to Detailed Engineering Calculations |
| title_short | In Search of Eudaimonia Towards Circular Economy in Buildings—From Large Overarching Theories to Detailed Engineering Calculations |
| title_sort | in search of eudaimonia towards circular economy in buildings from large overarching theories to detailed engineering calculations |
| topic | architecture buildings CE engineering eudaimonia Eudaimonia Machine |
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