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Circular

Building Design

Toolkit

Future Proof your Project

The Circular Design Framework enables you to future proof your project. The principles of the Circular Economy have been translated into a prioritized set of strategies and actions relevant for real estate projects.

Aligned with International Policies

This framework is based on relevant international best practices and policies such as:

  • EU Taxonomy
  • EU Level(s)

The strategies are also aligned with Circular Economy recommendations from the World Green Building Council as well as National Green Building Councils

Build nothing

Build for long term value

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Refuse new construction

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Increase building utilisation

3

Design for longevity

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Design for adaptability

Build efficiently

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Design for disassembly

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Refuse unnecesary components

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Increase material efficiency

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Reduce the use of virgin materials

Build with the right resources

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Reduce the use of carbon intensive materials

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Design out hazardous/polluting materials

Circular Buildings Toolkit

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Circular design strategies and actions

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Circular design workshop

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Case studies and solutions library

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D

Tools for circular design assessment

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Circular design rating

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Circular economy project benchmarking

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Framework + Circular Strategies

Interactive card set for design team to understand existing best practices

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Circular Design Statement

Report structure to capture circular options

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Circular Design Workflows

Design actions filtered by discipline and design stage

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Indicator Based Optioneering

Translate design options into consistent and tangible indicators

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CE Rating per strategy

Based on defined indicators and metrics (calculated externally)

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Visualization & Reporting

Visual benchmarking to assess the circular value