CIRCULARITY ??

Dear readers and friends,

As we continue to face the pressing challenges of environmental ??? degradation and resource depletion, the importance of designing ?? and constructing??? buildings with a focus on material ?? circularity has never been greater. At the heart of this concept is the idea of creating a closed-loop system ??, where resources are continually reused, reducing waste and preserving our planet’s finite resources ??. In this edition, we will explore the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in material circularity in architecture????, and showcase inspiring examples of how architects and designers??? are leading the way towards a more sustainable future???.

1. THE ROLE OF CIRCULAR MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES IN REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS???

The?CONSTRUCTION?industry?????is the elephant in the room when it comes to emissions and pollution.?The shift toward a more circular economy is an imperative step in reducing??? global greenhouse emissions and environmental pollution.

2.?THE AESTHETICS ? OF CIRCULARITY?

A widely discussed topic lately, the circular economy encompasses a whole production ?? and consumption system which pursues the reuse of existing?MATERIALS?as long as possible. However, how does this ongoing concept involve architecture, design and its aesthetics????3.?WHAT DO WE DO WITH WASTE?????

A lot of people around the world would agree that we are currently in a climate emergency ??. A?circular economy redefines the way the world?CONSUMES????and produces both goods and services.

4.?HOW TO DESIGN ?? A BUILDING ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY PRINCIPLES

With the construction industry???? responsible for around 60% of total?WASTE, the need for a more sustainable, ‘circular economy’ approach is clear and urgent. But what does it mean in practice to design a building on circular economy principles????

5.?CIRCULAR BUILDINGS: CONSTRUCTING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE???

This?PUBLICATION????explores how circular economy concepts can help tackle the challenges the sector faces, supporting the transition towards a more sustainable and futureproof buildings sector ???.

6.?ARCHITECTURE?????AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Architecture as an industry is not the most environmentally friendly. Aside from the immense reliance on concrete – a devastating contributor??? to carbon emissions – the industry also has a serious?WASTE?problem, particularly given that so many projects involve the demolition ?? of previous structures on the site.

7.?HOW CIRCULAR IS THE CURRENT DESIGN PRACTICE????

The transition to a circular economy (CE) produces a range of new challenges for?DESIGNERS?and requires specific knowledge ??, strategies, and methods. The aim of this study is to provide a better understanding of how design practitioners interpret and implement the CE concept in practice.

Stay creative and see you all next week!???

Daniela