Abstract
The construction industry has traditionally operated
with linear economy principals, with buildings being demolished
rather than recycled following the end of the
design life. The industry can play a major role in reducing
requirements for valuable natural resources and promoting
sustainable design and construction by adopting practices
adhering to circular economy principals. Central to this
would be the use of renewable bio-based construction materials
and designing buildings for disassembly - with a
buildings’ elements and connecting components designed
to be reused, rearranged in a different configuration or
recycled following the expiration of the buildings’ initial
functional use.
with linear economy principals, with buildings being demolished
rather than recycled following the end of the
design life. The industry can play a major role in reducing
requirements for valuable natural resources and promoting
sustainable design and construction by adopting practices
adhering to circular economy principals. Central to this
would be the use of renewable bio-based construction materials
and designing buildings for disassembly - with a
buildings’ elements and connecting components designed
to be reused, rearranged in a different configuration or
recycled following the expiration of the buildings’ initial
functional use.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | CoMS_2020/21: Construction Materials for a Sustainable Future |
| Subtitle of host publication | 2nd International Conference, Slovenia |
| Place of Publication | ZAG - Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute. |
| Pages | 33-33 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 21 Apr 2021 |
