Topic of the Month (May 2024)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, the ToM is "Circular construction for a sustainable building sector". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Bio-based and low carbon materials
- Life cycle analysis
- Circular economy principles
and more!
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Les Matérialistes envisions the 2050 circular economy in construction through a short film blending documentary, sci-fi, and participatory design, to inspire a reimagining of material value and waste repurposing.
News
The £6 million BuildZero project, led by the University of Sheffield, will explore the possibility to transform the UK’s building sector by achieving zero new material extraction, emissions, and waste through a circular economy approach.
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The paper explores how fragmented collaborations in the building industry can be unified to advance circular economy practices in facade design and servitisation, highlighting the need for ecosystem-wide engagement and the role of digital technologies.
Publication
LUMBER 4 in Kristiansand, Norway, is an award-winning, all-timber office building that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 53% and represents a major advancement in sustainable architecture.
Case study
Integrating green infrastructure with dense urban construction in the Netherlands can enhance ecosystem services and increase green areas, guiding sustainable urban planning amid growing urban populations.
Publication
Transforming the UK's buildings for zero material extraction, zero carbon & zero waste
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The construction sector, a major waste producer, can significantly reduce environmental impact and costs by adopting a circular economy model that emphasises recycling and reusing materials.
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Concrete's high carbon footprint and resource use drive innovations like rebetong, a recycled concrete that reduces waste and improves sustainability, despite challenges in curing and material quality.
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Emerging materials like low-carbon concrete, recycled metals, and bamboo are revolutionising construction by improving sustainability, efficiency, and safety, requiring professionals to upgrade skills and stay informed.
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Computational design, fabrication and engineering methods for unconstrained, highly resource efficient, point-supported timber slabs in multi-storey buildings.
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