The Circ-Boost project aims at boosting the uptake of circular solutions in construction via 5 pilots across Europe and a 3D circular economy web map, harnessing digital technologies for waste management and optimising scalability and adoption.
The EPBD recast prioritises increasing building renovation rates, enhancing indoor environmental quality, providing tailored national strategies, implementing targeted financing, and tenant protections while aligning with the European Green Deal's climate objectives.
The construction industry still represents one of the largest global energy consumers, but it has great potential for decarbonisation if circular construction principles are to be adopted. The European Union is pushing for the implementation of innovative and sustainable processes to achieve a paradigm shift towards circular construction. This article explores the potential of circularity to revolutionise the way we build, and envision, our built environment.
The role of construction for a sustainable future emerges at the G7 environment ministers' meeting in head of United Nations Environment Programme speech.
RMIT University engineers, in collaboration with Visy, developed energy-efficient bricks using waste materials like glass and ash, offering improved insulation and potential cost savings while meeting environmental standards.
The Architects’ Council of Europe presented its 2023 Annual Report & 2024 Outlook, emphasising its role in promoting sustainable architecture amidst Europe's urbanisation, climate change, and social shifts.