Living Labs

This book presents the resultsof a multi-annual project with sustainable Living Labs in the United Kingdom,Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands.Living Labs - as initiated bythe authors - have proved to be very promising research, design, co-creationand communication facilities for the development and implementation ofsustainable innovations in the home. The book provides an inspiringintroduction to both the methodology and business modelling for the Living Labfacilities. Understanding daily living athome is key to designing products and services that support households in theirtransition to more sustainable lifestyles. This book not only explores newways of gaining insights into daily practices, but also discusses developingand testing design methods to create sustainable solutions forhouseholds. These new methods and tools are needed because those availableare either ineffective or cause rebound-effects. Intended for researchers anddesigners with an interest in the transition to sustainable lifestyles, it alsoappeals to company leaders interested in new ways of developing sustainableinnovations and offers suggestions for effectively applying Living Labs forsustainable urban development.