Living lab approaches in the energy transition and decarbonization context ::overcoming barriers and seizing opportunities for sustainable innovation in the construction sector

In the context of the enrgy transition and industry decarbonization, the construction field has a big part to play. With over one third of global greenhouse gas emissions, it is urgent that this sector gets its current practices to evolve. Facingincreasingly complex problems related to changing norms and regulations, material shortage, massive renovation needs, slow innovation integration and a very vast panel of stakeholders, the building sector needs methods and tools to manage and overcome these challenges. Living Lab approaches can be very effective at tackling such "wicked problems", but are currently underused in this specific field. The aim of this research is to find the barriers that hinder the use of these techniques, and which are the opportunities to be seized. Based on literature and field research (both on the academic and partner sides), a tailored support tool will be developed to help researchers successfully run projects using Living Lab methods and tools. This project aims to foster the use of Living Lab approaches and help reach greater sustainability and relevance of future projects in the built environment, all while guaranteeing a good life quality for the inhabitants.