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View article: Application of Materials Passport to the Wood Frame Construction System Using Revit and Dynamo
Application of Materials Passport to the Wood Frame Construction System Using Revit and Dynamo Open
The construction industry is responsible for nearly one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions and consumes over 50% of the planet’s natural resources. As population growth continues, the demand for these resources is expected to rise. W…
View article: Circular Rehabilitation for Energy Poverty: Lessons from Social Housing in Europe
Circular Rehabilitation for Energy Poverty: Lessons from Social Housing in Europe Open
Energy poverty affects millions globally, limiting access to essential heating, cooling, and energy services, particularly in vulnerable communities. While traditional renovation strategies focus on energy efficiency upgrades, they often n…
View article: To the Issue of Assessment of the Technical Condition of Underground Structures of Buildings
To the Issue of Assessment of the Technical Condition of Underground Structures of Buildings Open
A survey and assessment of the technical condition of basement and semi-basement structures in public buildings aged 60 to 130 years were conducted to evaluate their suitability for use as basic shelters. Based on the survey results, the m…
View article: Material and Building Passports as Supportive Tools for Enhancing Circularity in Buildings
Material and Building Passports as Supportive Tools for Enhancing Circularity in Buildings Open
The twin transition driven by European agendas emphasises the dual benefits of integrating digital technologies with green sustainability concepts. In the built environment and construction sector, this integration is exemplified by levera…
View article: Driving the Built Environment Twin Transition: Synergising Circular Economy and Digital Tools
Driving the Built Environment Twin Transition: Synergising Circular Economy and Digital Tools Open
This chapter offers a comprehensive analysis of the intersection between digitalisation and the circular economy (CE) within the construction sector. It underscores the transformative potential of integrating digital tools to advance circu…
View article: Implementation and Consideration of Circularity Within International Sustainability Assessment Methods
Implementation and Consideration of Circularity Within International Sustainability Assessment Methods Open
The construction sector is a major contributor to environmental degradation, prompting the need for integrating sustainability into its practices. This need has driven the development of sustainability assessment methods across various sca…
View article: Circularity Tools and Frameworks for New Buildings
Circularity Tools and Frameworks for New Buildings Open
The assessment of circularity in new building projects necessitates consideration of diverse factors such as material choice, design strategies, construction methods, operational efficiency, and end-of-life practices. Various tools and met…
View article: Circularity Criteria and Indicators at the Building Component and System Level
Circularity Criteria and Indicators at the Building Component and System Level Open
The implementation of circular economy principles in building activities holds the potential for substantial environmental, economic, and social benefits. Although extensive research has examined the impact of circularity strategies on var…
View article: Circular Value Chain Management—Barriers and Opportunities
Circular Value Chain Management—Barriers and Opportunities Open
This section is devoted to analyzing the construction industry as one of the significant industries within the economy of any country with a high potential for circularity. According to Huovila and Westerholm [1], the buildings and constru…
View article: Circular Economy Best Practices in the Built Environment
Circular Economy Best Practices in the Built Environment Open
This document serves as the opening chapter of a book that addresses the critical issue of resource depletion in the built environment, illustrating the unsustainable trends in current construction and demolition practices that extensively…
View article: Exploring the Sustainability Performance of Circular Business Models in the Built Environment
Exploring the Sustainability Performance of Circular Business Models in the Built Environment Open
The Circular Economy (CE) emerged in the last decade as an imperative path to transition towards more sustainable practices and go beyond carbon neutrality. Applying CE principle in the built environment has been investigated and recent re…
View article: Incremental Construction as a Circular Economy Instrument in the Production of Cooperative Housing
Incremental Construction as a Circular Economy Instrument in the Production of Cooperative Housing Open
The Circular Economy (CE) proposal aims to minimise waste and maximise the use of resources, making it crucial for providing social housing (SH). Incorporating CE principles into SH policies makes it possible to take significant steps towa…
View article: Explorando o potencial da gestão ágil na indústria da construção: uma revisão sistemática da literatura
Explorando o potencial da gestão ágil na indústria da construção: uma revisão sistemática da literatura Open
To carry out more efficient and effective projects, those involved in project management in the construction industry seek alternatives to preserve projects' profit and value, manage change, improve communication with the client, and antic…
View article: The Synergy of Community, Government, and Circular Economy in Shaping Social Housing Policies
The Synergy of Community, Government, and Circular Economy in Shaping Social Housing Policies Open
Despite state efforts to enhance affordability, access to adequate housing, deemed a fundamental human right, remains a global challenge. Projections indicate a looming housing deficit affecting 1.6 billion people by 2025, necessitating an…
View article: Comparison of 16 national methods in the life cycle assessment of carbon storage in wood products in a reference building
Comparison of 16 national methods in the life cycle assessment of carbon storage in wood products in a reference building Open
Wood and bio-based construction products are perceived as a way to use renewable resources, to save energy and to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG)-emissions during production and to store carbon during the entire service life of the building.…
View article: Utilisation of Reused Steel and Slag: Analysing the Circular Economy Benefits through Three Case Studies
Utilisation of Reused Steel and Slag: Analysing the Circular Economy Benefits through Three Case Studies Open
This research explores sustainable construction practices focusing on material reuse, specifically reclaimed structural steel and slag. In general, the building stock is not designed for deconstruction, and material recovery for reuse at t…
View article: Cultivating Sustainable Construction: Stakeholder Insights Driving Circular Economy Innovation for Inclusive Resource Equity
Cultivating Sustainable Construction: Stakeholder Insights Driving Circular Economy Innovation for Inclusive Resource Equity Open
Due to its intricate production processes, complex supply chains, and industry-specific characteristics, the construction industry faces unique challenges in adopting circular economy (CE) principles that promote resource equity. To addres…
View article: Nexus between Urban Circular Economies and Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic Literature Review
Nexus between Urban Circular Economies and Sustainable Development Goals: A Systematic Literature Review Open
Since the definition and publication of the 2030 Agenda in 2015, addressing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been pivotal in guiding carbon neutrality and sustainable solutions in urban development. Despite the passage of nine year…
View article: How Can the Circular Economy Contribute to Resolving Social Housing Challenges?
How Can the Circular Economy Contribute to Resolving Social Housing Challenges? Open
The construction sector stands as the predominant consumer of cement, steel, and plastic and is accountable for a substantial 55% of industrial carbon emissions. Greenhouse gases and other forms of pollution linked to the housing sector si…
View article: Circular Material Usage Strategies and Principles in Buildings: A Review
Circular Material Usage Strategies and Principles in Buildings: A Review Open
Building construction accounts for a significant proportion of global greenhouse gas emissions, raw material extraction, and waste production. Applying circular economy (CE) principles in the building construction industry would considerab…
View article: Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems: The Potential of Home Hydroponics
Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Food Systems: The Potential of Home Hydroponics Open
The global food system is currently facing significant challenges that make it unsustainable and environmentally harmful. These challenges not only threaten food security but also have severe negative impacts on the environment. Efforts ha…
View article: Digital Technologies and Material Passports for Circularity in Buildings: An In-Depth Analysis of Current Practices and Emerging Trends
Digital Technologies and Material Passports for Circularity in Buildings: An In-Depth Analysis of Current Practices and Emerging Trends Open
The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by digitalization and an unwavering commitment to implementing circular economy (CE) principles and sustainability into its core practices. Emerging digital techno…
View article: Unlocking the Potential of Material and Building Passports in the Transition to a Circular Economy in Buildings: A Critical Review
Unlocking the Potential of Material and Building Passports in the Transition to a Circular Economy in Buildings: A Critical Review Open
The transition towards a Circular Economy (CE) stands as a pivotal strategy in reshaping our prevailing consumption patterns towards more sustainable resource management. Within this context, the European Union places a strong emphasis on …
View article: The Role of BIM in Supporting Circularity: A Conceptual Framework for Developing BIM-Based Circularity Assessment Models in Buildings
The Role of BIM in Supporting Circularity: A Conceptual Framework for Developing BIM-Based Circularity Assessment Models in Buildings Open
The simultaneous evolution of the construction sector towards the circular economy and digitalization is widely recognized and endorsed by both policy initiatives and academic discourse. In this dynamic landscape, research efforts are focu…
View article: Analysing Stakeholder Opinions Within the COST Action CA21103 CircularB and Beyond: Circular Economy Implementation in Construction
Analysing Stakeholder Opinions Within the COST Action CA21103 CircularB and Beyond: Circular Economy Implementation in Construction Open
This study examines the importance and adoption of circular economy (CE) principles within the construction industry by focusing on stakeholders’ opinions on key CE strategies across different building life cycle stages. The study draws in…
View article: Exploring the Potential of Circular Economy Strategies in Urban Planning: A Comparative Analysis of Successful Case Studies
Exploring the Potential of Circular Economy Strategies in Urban Planning: A Comparative Analysis of Successful Case Studies Open
The circular economy has emerged as a powerful solution to address environmental and socio-economic challenges in urban areas. As cities continue to grow and face increasing resource demands, adopting sustainable practices becomes critical…