There is ample buzz surrounding the term circular economy of late. Also referred to as circularity, the building design and construction industries are looking at reshaping operations to apply this new way of thinking, which appears on the surface a monumental task.
Using recycled building materials or materials that contain recycled content is a straightforward step to sustainability for building designers and construction professionals.
Reducing the operational carbon output of buildings has long been an important topic of discussion, but drilling down even further, the architecture, engineering and construction industries are now turning an eye to embodied carbon. Embodied carbon of building materials refers the amount of carbon that is emitted to produce and transport building materials before they hit the jobsite.
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There are several factors that can help in reducing construction waste. Managing, minimizing and reusing construction materials is very much possible.
Restoring an existing building is often more cost-effective and sustainable than new builds or complete demolitions. Repairing, recladding, and adaptive reuse are all methods building designers and construction professionals can utilize to reduce costs and have a positive effect on the environment.
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