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Tool Summary Tool Characteristics Tool Application Source of Tools Opinion of Tools

Tool Characteristics

Name of the tool
Context Analysis

Data required to utilise tool
Both quantitative and qualitative data on the locality, consumption rates, spacious features, description of infrastructure, buildings e.c.t.

Form of output
A report that describe an analyses of the local physical conditions and local supply system. And an evaluation of the flows of energy and material that the future buildings would cause.

Type of data output
Both quantitative and qualitative data
E.g. Registration of the architectural characteristics of the locality, local infrastructure and landscape. Descriptions of the environmental problems, actual and planned capacity of the infrastructure plants.

A dialogue workshop with local key persons that produce visions and criteria for the future buildings in the chosen locality.

What format is the tool available in?
Sources:
The context analysis is described in Danish in: http://www.er.dtu.dk/projects/kloaklose/index.htm
BYG.DTU took part of the development of the context analysis.
Interview: Søren Gabriel (Hedeselskabet, Roskilde).

Case studies:
• Hoffmann, B. et al. 2000: Assessing the sustainability of small wastewater systems - A context oriented planning approach, Environmental Impact Assessment Review, spec. edition.
• Gabriel, S. & Hoffmann, B. 2001: Byøkologiske tiltag i Hvissinge Vest - en afprøvning af vurderingsmetoden. Miljø & Ressourcer DTU og BYG•DTU, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet. (In Danish) (http://www.er.dtu.dk/publications/fulltext/2001/m&r2001-159.pdf)
• Aaberg et al. 2002: Visioner og perspektiver for økologisk byggeri. Stads og Havneingeniøren. No. 8. (In Danish)

What language/s is the tool available in?
The tool is only available In Danish

Characterisation of the tool
Assessment method

Factors covered

Environment

Social

Economic

Governance

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Stage when tool is usually used

Inception of idea

Design

Design assessment

Construction

Operation

Demolition

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The tool is to be used in the planning phase. The tool can be used in processes of renovation and development of existing projects.