C10. Network Level: Autonomy

network level indicators :

Self-Governance is the measure to which the constituents of a system can govern themselves. Self-Sufficiency is the measure to which the system can fulfill its own basic needs and beyond.

Circularity is the measure to which resources in the system are, and can be re-used in a closed loop. Network Support is the system’s ability to support neighboring systems in case of calamity.

Efficiency is the amount of agents and assets contributing positively to the system in relation to their cost.

From the SiD Book

A complete treatise on indicators and indicator design is beyond the scope of this book. In most cases, identifying in the first cycles areas of interest concerning strategy, design, and development decisions is sufficient. Proper indicator design may follow later, with the help of various experts. In the following section we’ll detail the standard indicator design tools included in SiD for all three levels: object, network, and system. Let’s start off from the top, with the System level its RAH indicators. 1.2.2 Object level in detail Object indicators are the most common form of sustainability indicators. They index and measure the performance of an object in its systemic context. Examples of object indicators are energy efficiency, environmental impact, cultural value, carbon footprint,...