Embedding adaptive project governance to integrate sustainability, circular economy practices, and innovative material technologies in architectural built environment projects
Project Manager, 7VEN Oaks Limited, United Kingdom.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 17(03), 1107-1123
Publication history:
Received on 18 February 2023; revised on 23 March 2023; accepted on 28 March 2023
Abstract:
Architectural built environment projects are increasingly influenced by the demand for sustainability, circular economy practices, and the adoption of innovative material technologies. Traditional project management frameworks, while effective in coordinating delivery within time and budget constraints, often lack the adaptability required to respond to evolving environmental, social, and technological imperatives. From a broader perspective, embedding adaptive project governance enables organizations to create flexible structures that account for shifting regulations, stakeholder expectations, and climate resilience demands. Adaptive governance emphasizes transparency, accountability, and responsiveness, ensuring that sustainability goals remain integral throughout project lifecycles. Narrowing the focus, circular economy principles introduce new dynamics into project governance by promoting resource efficiency, waste minimization, and closed-loop design strategies. This shift requires project managers to integrate lifecycle thinking into decision-making, from procurement to deconstruction. Parallel to this, the integration of innovative material technologies such as low-carbon concrete, bio-based composites, and recycled construction materials supports both environmental goals and long-term cost efficiency. Effective governance ensures that these materials are evaluated not only for performance but also for their contribution to reducing ecological footprints. The convergence of adaptive governance, circular economy strategies, and material innovation transforms architectural project management from a reactive, compliance-driven function into a proactive enabler of sustainability and resilience. Ultimately, embedding adaptive project governance fosters built environments that are environmentally responsible, technologically progressive, and capable of meeting the global challenge of sustainable urbanization.
Keywords:
Adaptive Project Governance; Sustainability; Circular Economy; Innovative Materials; Architectural Projects; Built Environment
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