CORNELL UNIVERSITY

The first volume presents concepts, methods and examples of circularity in construction and the economy. Urban mining and circular construction are two approaches to the challenges facing architecture and urban design, using techniques such as reversible details and design for disassembly and tools such as material passports and databases. The circular economy is not solely about recycling but encompasses a wide range of strategies from local community projects to new ownership and service models and steering mechanisms such as carbon pricing schemes with climate premiums... Closing the loop through design and engineering. The Circular Construction Lab (CCL) houses a design research program that advances the paradigm from linear material consumption towards circular economy within an industrialized construction industry. The Circular Construction Lab is directed by Assistant Professor Felix Heisel.

Also known as: circular construction

Primary location: Ithaca United States