From circular strategies to actions
65 European circular building cases and their decarbonisation potential
Julia Nußholz (Rambøll Management Consulting)
S. Getin (TU Delft - Real Estate Management)
Leonora Charlotte Malabi Eberhardt (COWI)
Catherine De Wolf (ETH Zürich)
Nancy Bocken (Universiteit Maastricht)
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Abstract
The application of the circular economy (CE) in the building industry is critical for achieving the carbon reduction goals defined in the Paris Agreement and is increasingly promoted through European policies. In recent years, CE strategies have been applied and tested in numerous building projects in practice. However, insights into their application and decarbonisation potential are limited. This study analysed and visualised 65 novel real-world cases of new build, renovation, and demolition projects in Europe compiled from academic and grey literature. Cases were analysed regarding the circular solution applied, level of application in buildings, and decarbonisation potential reported, making this study one of the first comprehensive studies on the application and decarbonisation potential of circular strategies in the building industry in practice. The identified challenges of using LCA for CE assessment in buildings are discussed and methodological approaches for future research are suggested.
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