Living Labs

This book presents the results
of a multi-annual project with sustainable Living Labs in the United Kingdom,
Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands.

Living Labs – as initiated by
the authors – have proved to be very promising research, design, co-creation
and communication facilities for the development and implementation of
sustainable innovations in the home. The book provides an inspiring
introduction to both the methodology and business modelling for the Living Lab
facilities. Understanding daily living at
home is key to designing products and services that support households in their
transition to more sustainable lifestyles. This book not only explores new
ways of gaining insights into daily practices, but also discusses developing
and testing design methods to create sustainable solutions for
households. These new methods and tools are needed because those available
are either ineffective or cause rebound-effects.

Intended for researchers and
designers with an interest in the transition to sustainable lifestyles, it also
appeals to company leaders interested in new ways of developing sustainable
innovations and offers suggestions for effectively applying Living Labs for
sustainable urban development.