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This master thesis is the final product of the master track Architecture, Building and Planning – Urban
Systems and Real Estate at Eindhoven University of Technology. This thesis is about receiving insight
into the assigned importance of sustainability by residential consumers and how sustainability is
perceived by them.
I have often been told that it is wise to complete your studies before you start working. In hindsight, I
should have followed this advice. In 2017 I started my thesis and during the research, I started
working as a real estate developer. Unfortunately, this has caused a standstill in this research for a
number of years. In 2022 I decided to resume the research and to complete the thesis after all.
Before I go any further, I would like to thank a few people. First of all, I would like to thank my
supervisors Stephan Maussen, Theo Arentze and Dujuan Yang for their guidance and constructive
feedback throughout the process. I would also like to thank my wife Lucia for her support during the
research and her encouragement to resume the research. I am excited to complete this research and
complete my master’s degree.