Learning from Real Utopias

Interrelating Circular Practices, Placemaking, And Coproduction Toward a Circular Built Environment

Conference paper (2023)

Authors

T. Egger Architectural Technology - Architecture and the Built Environment
Research Group
Architectural Technology (Architecture and the Built Environment) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Department

Architectural Engineering +Technology

Research Group

Architectural Technology

Abstract

In Circular Built Environment (CBE), humans engage in diverse practices to close resource loops at different spatial-temporal levels. These activities are based on care for other humans, materials, and environments throughout lifecycles. The CBE is still a desired future. However, evidence of small-scale initiatives that point toward a circular future can be found worldwide. Such real utopias are happening on the margins of the present-day linear mainstream but are based on utopian visions of alternative futures.