Note: Intro -- Contents -- Contributors -- Part I Introduction -- 1 Towards Sustainable Living -- Abstract -- 1.1 Introduction: Toward Sustainable Living -- 1.1.1 Towards Sustainable Living and Living Labs -- References -- 2 The Emergence of Living Lab Methods -- Abstract -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 User-Centric Living Lab Methods -- 2.3 Emerging Methods -- 2.3.1 Mixed Methods Research -- 2.3.2 Experience Sampling and Daily Reconstruction Methods -- 2.4 Mixed Approach for Sustainability Living Lab -- 2.4.1 Integration Techniques Based on Mixed Methods -- 2.4.2 Choosing the Appropriate Level of Integration -- 2.5 Conclusion and Challenges -- References -- 3 Social Practices as a Main Focus in Living Lab Research -- Abstract -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Theories of Social Practices -- 3.3 Using Social Practice Theories in Research on Sustainable Consumption -- 3.4 Heating and Social Practices -- 3.5 Transition Research and Practice Theories -- 3.6 Conclusions for SLL Research -- References -- 4 Green Economy as a Framework for Product-Service Systems Development: The Role of Sustainable Living Labs -- Abstract -- 4.1 Sustainable Product Service Systems-Quality of Life Within Ecological Boundaries -- 4.2 Green Economy-A Possible Approach for Sustainable Socio-Economic Systems -- 4.2.1 Transition to a Green Economy-Eight Core Intervention Arenas Relevant for Sustainable Living Labs -- 4.3 Living Labs in a Green Economy-An Approach for Transforming the Production and Consumption System -- 4.4 From Living Labs Towards Sustainable Living Labs -- 4.5 SusLabNWE in Germany: Implementation of the Three-Phases Model as a Framework for PSS Development Towards a Green Economy -- 4.6 SusLabNWE in Germany: Results and Further Developments -- 4.7 Outlook: Sustainable Living Labs as a Transition Path to Green Economy -- References. , Part II Research Methods for Living Labs -- 5 Living Labs to Accelerate Innovation -- Abstract -- 5.1 The Three-Tier Model -- 5.1.1 Co-development -- 5.1.2 Approach -- 5.1.3 LivingLabs Model -- 5.2 Research Through Design -- 5.3 Continuous Involvement of User Communities -- References -- 6 Splashing: The Iterative Development of a Novel Type of Personal Washing -- Abstract -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The 'Bucket Wash' -- 6.2.1 Practice-as-Performance and Practice-as-Entity -- 6.2.2 Analysing Showering -- 6.3 From Bucket Wash to Splashing -- 6.3.1 Cycle 1: Generative Improv Performances -- 6.3.2 Cycle 2: Evaluative Field Studies -- 6.3.3 Cycle 3: Technical Refinement -- 6.4 Conclusions -- References -- 7 Design with Intent and the Field of Design for Sustainable Behaviour -- Abstract -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Design and Behaviour -- 7.3 Multidisciplinarity and Complexity -- 7.3.1 Questioning Assumptions -- 7.3.2 Understanding People's Lives -- 7.4 The Design with Intent Toolkit -- 7.4.1 Example: Applying the Toolkit to Explore Householders' Perspectives -- 7.5 Discussion -- References -- 8 Architectural Research in Living Labs: Exploring Occupier Driven Changes in Homes -- Abstract -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Aim -- 8.3 The Need of Feed-Back from Use -- 8.4 Living Labs to Support Design of Sustainable Homes -- 8.5 Method and Approach -- 8.6 Preliminary Results and Discussion -- 8.7 Conclusions and Implications for Continued Research -- References -- Part III Sustainable Living Labs -- 9 DARE2Build -- Abstract -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Call for Innovative Education: The Why -- 9.3 Course Creation: The How and the What -- 9.4 Next Steps -- References -- 10 The Storyline for the Design Process that Shaped the HSB Living Lab -- Abstract -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Storyline -- 10.2.1 Design Pilot -- 10.2.2 Concepts and Building Program -- 10.2.3 Program. , 10.3 Integration of the Six Focus Fields into the Design -- 10.3.1 Architecture, Plans and Accessibility -- 10.3.2 Architecture and Movability -- 10.3.3 Ecological Sustainability -- 10.3.4 Energy Systems -- 10.3.5 Social Laundry Room -- 10.3.6 Research -- 10.4 Insights -- References -- 11 Exploring the German Living Lab Research Infrastructure: Opportunities for Sustainable Products and Services -- Abstract -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Methodology for Assessing the Potential of a German Living Lab Research Infrastructure -- 11.2.1 The Living Lab Concept -- 11.2.2 Research Steps and Methods -- 11.3 Points of Departure for the Development of a Sustainability Living Lab Infrastructure in Germany-The Results -- 11.3.1 Results of Step 1: The Status Quo -- 11.3.2 Results of Step 2: What Areas of Application Promise the Greatest Sustainability Potentials? -- 11.3.3 Results of Step 3: Drivers and Barriers for a Sustainability Living Lab Approach -- 11.3.4 Results of Step 4: SWOT for the Implementation of the Living Labs for Sustainable Development Approach -- 11.3.5 Discussion of Strategies and Options for Action (Results of Step 5) -- 11.4 Summary and Conclusions -- References -- Part IV Living Labs and User Engagement -- 12 In-Situ and Mixed-Design Interventions -- Abstract -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Mixed Designs -- 12.3 In-Situ Methods -- 12.4 Sensor Networks -- 12.5 The SusLab Toolkit -- 12.5.1 Sampling and Constructing Practices-Sequential Explanatory -- 12.5.2 Connecting Needs and Impact of Practices-Concurrent Triangulation -- 12.5.3 Ideation of Solutions-Sequential Exploratory -- 12.5.4 Experimentation of Technology Appropriation-Sequential Transformative -- 12.6 The SusLab Toolkit Generic Setup -- 12.7 Conclusion -- References -- 13 Co-creation in Living Labs -- Abstract -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Co-creation. , 13.3 The Theory Behind Co-creation -- 13.3.1 Co-creation. The Method of Choice for HSB Living Lab -- 13.3.2 Co-creation Workshop as a Tool for Innovation -- 13.3.2.1 Ideation -- 13.3.2.2 Transdisciplinarity -- 13.4 Co-creation Methodology in Practice -- 13.4.1 Overview -- 13.4.2 Preparing the Nature of the Co-creation Challenge -- 13.4.3 Co-creation Workshop Process -- 13.5 The Washing Room Example in HSB Living Lab (Next Generation Clothing and Laundry Workshop) -- 13.6 Conclusion -- References -- 14 Participatory Drawing in Ethnographic Research -- Abstract -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Aim and Approach -- 14.2.1 Ethnographic Research Methods -- 14.2.2 The Research Process -- 14.2.3 About the Study -- 14.3 What We Found -- 14.3.1 NatureCulture -- 14.3.2 Abstraction -- 14.3.3 Process Drawings -- 14.3.4 What We Do Not See -- 14.4 Reflections -- References -- 15 Actor and Network Analysis -- Abstract -- 15.1 Introduction -- 15.2 Methodology: Mixed-Methods in Social Network Analysis -- 15.2.1 Research Design in SusLabNRW -- 15.3 Quantitative Description of Social Networks -- 15.4 Qualitative Analysis and Integration -- 15.5 Conclusions -- References -- 16 Design Participation in Sustainable Renovation and Living -- Abstract -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Challenges in Participation -- 16.2.1 Participation in Sustainable Housing Renovation -- 16.2.2 Design Perspective -- 16.2.3 Design Participation -- 16.2.4 Contribution -- 16.3 Design Proposals -- 16.3.1 Overview -- 16.3.2 Before Renovation: Taking the InitiativeBeing ApproachedDreaming the Future -- 16.3.2.1 Taking the Initiative with a Party-Set, A Proposal by Sofia van Oord (Fig. ) -- 16.3.2.2 Being Approached on Corporation Initiative with a 'My House' Game, A Proposal by Rick Boellaard (Fig. ) -- 16.3.2.3 Dreaming the Future with an Extreme Scenario Game, A Proposal by Anton Garrigue (Fig. ). , 16.3.3 During Preparation: ValuingSeeing the Familiar Anew -- 16.3.3.1 Valuing What You Have with Maintenance Kit 'RElove', A Proposal by Felix Marschner (Fig. ) -- 16.3.3.2 Seeing the Familiar Anew by Rediscovering Your Everyday Route with 'Explordinary', A Proposal by Julia Mattaar (Fig. ) -- 16.3.4 Early in Use and Repair: Learning to Live with the New HomeLearning to Actively Embrace a New Home -- 16.3.4.1 Learning to Live with the New Home with 'The Pebble', A Proposal by Justus Kuijer (Fig. ) -- 16.3.5 Inspiration: The Welcome-Box … Is Your Personalisable Lamp -- 16.3.5.1 Learning to Actively Embrace a New Home with the Welcome-Box Lamp, A Proposal by Staffan Till (Fig. ) -- 16.3.6 During Use and Repair: Breaking HabitsCreating Habits -- 16.3.6.1 Breaking Habits: Designing Kids' Gaming into Daily Living with a Playful Lamp, A Proposal by Daniela Passa (Fig. ) -- 16.3.6.2 Creating Habits: Designing Support into Daily Choices with a Decision Tree for Fruit, A Proposal by Elske van den Ende (Fig. ) -- 16.4 Discussion -- 16.4.1 Gaps to Bridge -- 16.4.1.1 Abstract Versus Concrete -- 16.4.1.2 Consideration of the User Interfaces -- 16.4.1.3 Solution-Oriented Design -- 16.4.1.4 Focus on Agreements and Being Heard Versus Exploration -- 16.5 Outlook -- References -- 17 Supporting Iterative Research and Design Explorations in the Living Lab Context -- Abstract -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 Social Practice Change for Energy-Conscious Office Occupancy -- 17.3 Iterative Context Researching, Conceptualising, and Implementing Solutions Using the BOCS Platform -- 17.4 Context Researching and Testing Solutions -- 17.5 Exploring and Identifying Solutions -- 17.6 Implementing Solutions -- 17.7 Closing the Loop -- 17.8 Pilot Study Summary -- 17.9 Conclusions -- References. , 18 Recruitment of Participants (Households in City District and Companies) for Insight Research and Prototyping.