Circularity in the built environment could reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the construction sector by 75% by 2050

A new report published in partnership between McKinsey & Company and the World Economic Forum reveals that the construction sector’s carbon dioxide emissions – from building to real estate to infrastructure – can be reduced by up to 75% or 4 gigatons of carbon dioxide by 2050 through the establishment of a circular economy. The report […]

NABERS, circularity and the metaverse: what consultants predict

Andrew Parkin is global head of acoustics and chair of the Cundall Futures Group at multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy Cundall Change is something the built environment has struggled with, but as an industry we need to accept that it is inevitable. As net-zero carbon… The post NABERS, circularity and the metaverse: what consultants predict appeared first on Construction News.

Re:Construction podcast – Episode 139

Circularity, Piling and Companies on the edge

Achieving circularity in construction hinges on genuine accountability

In my 12 years of experience in the construction industry, I've often heard concerns about inadequate construction waste management. Despite claims of a 99% diversion from landfill rate, industry insiders know that the actual rate is much lower. This discrepancy is attributed to the manual,… The post Achieving circularity in construction hinges on genuine accountability appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Review: Islands at the Design Museum embraces sustainable exhibition design

The Architects’ JournalReview: Islands at the Design Museum embraces sustainable exhibition design MSOMA Architects has designed the exhibition with sustainability and circularity in mind, creating a display that will naturally biodegrade after use The post Review: Islands at the Design Museum embraces sustainable exhibition design appeared first on The Architects’ JournalFran Williams

TED - In The Green (Part 5 of 6) - Tim Dunn - How we're reducing the climate impact of electronics, 07022022

The seemingly mundane electronics you use every day -- your stove, dishwasher, TV and much more -- have a cumulative effect on the climate, says Best Buy's director of environmental affairs Tim Dunn. He shares how the company is helping people reduce their carbon impact through energy-efficient products, considering the full lifecycle of everything they sell and designing for circularity -- as well as their commitment to get to net-zero by 2040

Arup - Circular Buildings Toolkit – online panel discussion, 22032022

Developed by Arup and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Circular Buildings Toolkit brings together strategies, case studies and tools to help real estate professionals apply circular economy when designing or managing their assets.   Arup hosted a panel discussion with industry leaders, exploring how the toolkit provides a practical framework to enable stakeholders across the building lifecycle to optimise assets for circularity.  

Architects' Journal - S1 15 - Circularity - Lessons Learned, 25032021

AJ held a summit in March 2021 which included a brief talk on Circularity by Hans Hammink, Architect with Dutch firm Cie, who provides examples of material reuse, renewable energy use, modular/demountable design and other 'circularity' considerations that have been included in some of their construction projects. Nine recommendations are provided as Lessons Learnt when considering Circularity in building design. This can be watched via the link below