Dynamics and Synergistic Mechanism of Green Building Transition: Helix Model and Helix Culture

The Green Building Transition (GBT) represents a critical long-term socio-technical shift towards sustainable modes of production and consumption in urban areas. However, a research gap exists in comprehending the intrinsic motivations and synergies among stakeholders involved in promoting and implementing green building practices. This study aims to address this gap by investigating the dynamics of GBT by introducing a novel theoretical framework based on Leydesdorff and Etzkowitz's Helix model. The results indicate a deficiency in the existing GBT frameworks regarding the comprehensive comprehension of interactions among multi-level key stakeholders involved, as well as the absence of a quantitative assessment of GBT dynamics. This study highlights the capacity of the Helix model to address these deficiencies. By utilizing the Helix model, observable relationships and configurations within the GBT system are explained, Illuminating how various sectors' cultural and operational contexts influence evolution. Additionally, the paper introduces a prospective methodology for quantifying transition dynamics. The quantitative methodology utilizes co-author relationships within annual publications in the field of green building to compute mutual information, serving as an indicator of helix interactions. This approach quantifies uncertainty, thereby elucidating the dynamics of emerging relationship risks and innovation incentives within the systems. The study will contribute to addressing practical challenges and promoting future green building initiatives that align with the Sustainable Development Goals.