Abstract The Circular Economy (CE) has become increasingly important across various
industries. It challenges the traditional take-make-dispose approach and aims to maximize …

Purpose Design for adaptability and disassembly (DfAD) is an effective method to reduce
construction and demolition waste generation, landfill loads and greenhouse gas …

According to the Circularity Gap Report 2020, a mere 8.6% of the global economy was
circular in 2019. The Global Status Report 2018 declares that building construction and …

In 2018, the construction sector was responsible for 39% of the worldwide energy and
process-related carbon dioxide emissions (Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction et …

In recent years the government of Brussels Capital Region has put considerable effort into
leading the transition from a linear to a circular model of economy. Within the construction …

The circular economy (CE) has taken hold among urban development plans and
programmes, yet research on the application of the concept in urban design and planning is …

Remountable building elements can be transformed according to our changing
requirements, ensuring a long use of materials and buildings. To stimulate the …

The growing awareness of the value of temporary use projects in reactivating unused
buildings has led to their increased implementation and acceptance by local authorities and …

The built environment puts high pressure on our planet, and a great deal is related to
resource extraction, material production and waste generation. In the context of circular …

Purpose With around 40% of global waste attributed to the built environment sector,
architects play a significant role in how resources are consumed, produced and wasted. UK …