Table 1.

Research Construct

ConstructVariablesMeasurement
Perception of Importance of Five Sustainable Design ThemesPerception of Design ThemesLikert Scale (0–10)
Importance and Application of 23 Sustainable Design Practices per ThemePerception of Importance of Design Practices for the Theme of:
Heat reductionLikert scale (0–10)
CO2 sequestrationLikert scale (0–10)
Stormwater managementLikert scale (0–10)
Habitat restorationLikert scale (0–10)
Social justiceLikert scale (0–10)
Application Frequency of Design Practices for the Theme of:
Heat reductionLikert scale (0–10)
CO2 sequestrationLikert scale (0–10)
Stormwater managementLikert scale (0–10)
Habitat restorationLikert scale (0–10)
Social justiceLikert scale (0–10)
Facilitators and Barriers for Five Sustainable Design ThemesFacilitatorsNominal
Client interest/DemandRecognition for work
Government incentivesMarketing differentiation
Resource availabilityLong‐term cost savings
NetworkingEnvironmental stewardship
BarriersNominal
Lack of knowledgeUncertain cost savings
Practice too newResource availability
Tight timelineMaintenance
Political pushbackBudget constraints
Public awarenessRegulatory hurdles
Client interest/DemandCompetition