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𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? This document introduces an innovative metric designed to measure circular economy outcomes in property development: the Circular Economy Outcome Metric (CE Outcome Metric). Developed to standardise and simplify client metrics for sustainability in construction, this metric focuses on the environmental cost throughout the life cycle of materials. It was created during a collaborative hackathon with industry experts, aiming to become a widely adopted sustainability standard within the sector. 5 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: 1- Dual Metric for Flexibility: The metric offers two versions, CE Outcome Metric (Whole Life) for assessing the entire project lifecycle, and CE Outcome Metric (Upfront) for upfront environmental costs, enabling clients to use it for broad reporting as well as specific target setting. 2- Collaborative Development: Created through a hackathon organised by LETI, CIRCuIT, and UCL, this metric is a result of industry-wide collaboration and aims to establish a single standard for evaluating circular economy outcomes in property projects. 3- Significance of the Circularity Factor: The metric uses a Circularity Factor that translates each material's environmental impact into an economic cost, facilitating cross-project comparisons and integration into financial reporting. 4- Objectivity and Scalability: Designed to be both objective and easily scalable, the metric is intended for seamless integration into existing sustainability assessment processes and as a potential foundation for future sector regulations. 5- Focus on Total Environmental Impact: Rather than measuring individual aspects, this metric represents the degree to which circular design reduces cumulative environmental impacts across materials’ life cycles, aligning with goals to minimise resource use and waste. Source: LETI Lead authors: Tim den Dekker, with assistance from Elaine Toogood With assistance and contributions from: Andrea Charlson, Asif Din, Ben Brown, Colin Rose, Dave Cheshire, Duncan Cox, Hayley Cormick, Joe Jack Williams, Kell Jones, Mirko Farnetani, Nitesh Magdani, Rachel Hoolahan, Rafe Bertram, venkatesh kalidoss. https://lnkd.in/d6KJc6FP #shareyourgreendesing #research #sustainaibility #circulareconomy #metric

𝗩𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝘂𝗯 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗲 The Veldstation is a research facility located at the edge of Het Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe and the former Hedwigepolder, designed to support both people and nature. The building offers shelter for wildlife, with features like nesting spaces for birds, bats, and insects. Constructed mainly from recycled materials, it includes sustainable elements such as straw insulation and poplar wood cladding. The facility supports round-the-clock research and provides accommodation for researchers while fostering biodiversity in the surrounding salt marsh ecosystem. The design blends functionality for humans with environmental considerations for local wildlife. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 ✅ The building is constructed almost entirely from second-hand materials, such as mooring posts, crossbeams, trusses, and window frames. ✅ The building includes a non-air-conditioned corridor on the south side that functions as a climate corridor, helping to regulate the internal temperature naturally and reduce energy consumption. ✅ Where recycled materials were not feasible, organic materials like straw and flax were used for insulation. ✅ The design includes various features to support local wildlife, such as facade boxes filled with different materials to house insects, birds, and bats, and a roof covered with clay shells to provide nesting places for waders, terns, and seagulls. 𝗩𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗲 (𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) Land van Saeftinghe, Netherlands RO&AD Architecten 2024 Client: Province of Zeeland Architect: Ad Kil, ro koster Design team: Martin van Overveld, Chris Bakens Structural Engineer: Contek, Serooskerke Contractor: Van Hese Infra, Middelburg User: Stichting Het Zeeuwse Landschap, Wilhelminadorp Photography: Katja Effting, Merijn Koelink https://lnkd.in/dMSVYQQj #shareyourgreendesign #casestudy #sustainability #fieldstation #netherland #naturalmaterials #secondhandmaterials

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵, 𝗶𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽? Beyond the Roadmap advocates for a Danish building industry to transition from reductionist carbon targets to regenerative practices, addressing climate change, overconsumption, and ecological collapse. It proposes frameworks like the Butterfly Framework for sustainable impacts. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 1-Beyond the Roadmap urges the Danish building industry to adopt regenerative practices that align with safe and just planetary boundaries. 2-The report critiques the limitations of "net-zero" targets and advocates for a holistic approach to sustainability. 3- It introduces the "Butterfly Framework" as a model for reducing consumption and promoting ecosystem health within the building sector. 4-By promoting biogenic materials, it seeks to decrease environmental impact and encourage sustainable resource use. 5- The report calls for collaborative action across industry, policy, and community sectors to drive meaningful change and set a precedent for global construction practices. Source: Reduction Roadmap, Artelia, EFFKT, CEBRA with support from Realdania and DREYERS FOND Authors: Alex Ianchenko, Dani Hill-Hansen🌱, Kasper Benjamin Reimer Bjørkskov, Rasmus Søgaard, Steffen Maagaard. Graphics: Adrian Dahlberg, Dani Hill-Hansen🌱, Daniela Sofia Alcocer Castro, Haidy Mousa, Kasper Benjamin, Reimer Bjørksov, Otto Hallstrup, Sinus Lynge, Sandra Czech, Vilde Livsdatter Sønderland. https://lnkd.in/eMuKwxNC #shareyourgreendesign #research #roadmap #sustainability #constructionindustry #denmark #transitionplan

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹(𝘀) 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 The conference will discuss Level(s) and its application in sustainable building practices. It will cover its role in EU sustainable building policy, its eLearning program for professionals, and the Calculation and Assessment Tool for existing users. The LIFE Level(s) project will also be discussed, focusing on its application across different building typologies. The event is open to professionals involved in building projects, as well as representatives from associations, agencies, cities, and public authorities. Registration is open until December 9th at 18:00 CET. The conference will also feature real-life case studies to promote best practices and accelerate sustainable construction. Date: 10 December, 2024 Organiser: European Commission https://lnkd.in/enrqwmWR #shareyourgreendesign #event #levels #foundations #sustainability #conference

𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 A Cornell University study highlights that transitioning to a circular construction industry in New York could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and generate up to $3 billion in economic growth. Construction activities produce 7.7 million tons of waste annually, with 58% disposed of in landfills or incinerated. Deconstruction, which involves carefully dismantling buildings for material reuse, could enable over 90% of these materials to be reclaimed, creating 12,600 green jobs. The study advocates for policies to promote deconstruction, emphasising its economic and environmental benefits, including reducing embodied carbon emissions by up to 75%. Source: Anthropocene Magazine Author: Sarah DeWeerdt Photo: Anthropocene Magazine https://lnkd.in/emb4vSuW #shareyourgreendesign #news #circulareconomy #constructionindustry #climate

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? -𝘈𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘴- The document outlines a model policy on adaptive reuse of buildings, aiming to promote sustainable, low-carbon urban development by repurposing existing structures instead of constructing new ones. This approach reduces emissions, conserves resources, and preserves cultural heritage. The policy advocates for stakeholder engagement, community benefit, economic incentives, and technology integration to support adaptive reuse projects. It presents best practices, regulatory examples, and guidelines for cities and private entities to enhance sustainability, resilience, and economic revitalisation while minimising environmental impact. It also highlights possible risks, such as gentrification, and suggests mitigation strategies. The Key Takeaways: 1. Environmental Impact Reduction: Adaptive reuse reduces embodied and operational carbon by repurposing existing buildings, thus conserving resources and limiting emissions associated with new construction. 2. Community Revitalisation: Adaptive reuse projects (ARPs) can revitalise urban spaces, create affordable housing, enhance public safety, and preserve cultural heritage, offering significant social and community benefits. 3. Economic Incentives: The policy outlines various incentives like tax credits, grants, and low-interest loans to encourage developers and property owners to invest in adaptive reuse, boosting local economies and creating jobs. 4. Technological Integration: Advanced technologies, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and smart building sensors, play a crucial role in evaluating and implementing reuse projects, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. 5. Risk Mitigation: While adaptive reuse offers numerous benefits, it also carries risks, including gentrification and heritage erosion. The policy suggests mitigation strategies through inclusive planning and community engagement. Source: World Economic Forum in collaboration with, G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance Lead authors: Madeline O’Dwyer, Joseph Upjo Contributing authors: Dr. Anu D., Sarah Franklin https://lnkd.in/etv3WXwt #shareyourgreendesign #research #adaptivereuse #sustainability

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁'𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? -𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦-𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴. 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦-𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦- This report explores the vital role of the construction industry in addressing the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. It underscores the need to adopt "nature-positive" building practices, minimising ecological damage across the entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to demolition. Emphasis is placed on value chain collaboration, resource circularity, and the development of assessment frameworks to mitigate environmental impacts and support nature restoration. The Key Takeaways: 1. The construction sector accounts for nearly 30% of global biodiversity loss and 40% of CO₂ emissions. 2. A whole life-cycle approach is crucial to minimise nature impacts upstream, onsite, and downstream. 3. Collaboration across the value chain can drive sustainable building practices and reduce ecological footprints. 4. Circular building principles, like recycling and reusing materials, are essential to lower embodied nature impacts. 5. Transparent metrics and standardised assessments are needed to guide nature-positive progress. Source: WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development Authors: Lead Author: Sarah Gillhespy. Contributors: Hannah Ritchie, Clare Allen, Juan Jose Lafuente Cilla, Daniella van Gilst, Claudia Schweizer Liégeard, Nabila Larasati Pranoto, Renata Pollini, Damien Mittempergher. Reviewers: Lucy Caine, Graham Gedge, Dominic Munro, Chris Carroll, Frances Yang, Rudi Schuermann, Tom Butterworth, Tom Coyne, Neil Harwood, Orlando Gibbons, Andy Gardner, Dr Fragkoulis Kanavaris, Luca Montanari, Bernard de Galembert, Roland Hunziker, Luca De Giovanetti, Tony Nello, Prabodha Acharya, Jennifer Collier, Phoebe Carter, Nick Baker, Eric Wong, Patrick Ho. https://lnkd.in/e8CiFx3e #shareyourgreendesign #research #sustainability #naturepositive #building #future

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘆 Maison de Vigneron, the 2013 Burgundy Contemporary Architecture Prize winner, is a sensitive renovation of a traditional agricultural building within a wine-producing village. The project prioritises the preservation of historical elements, such as stone walls and timber roofing, while adding modern, self-sufficient wooden structures inspired by traditional wine storage. Glass roof tiles introduce natural light, merging historic aesthetics with contemporary function. This design harmonises the building’s agricultural past with modern living needs, enhancing the village's character and connecting it to its heritage. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 ✅ By retaining the original stone walls and traditional roof timbers, the project minimizes the need for new materials, reducing waste and the environmental impact associated with construction. ✅ The incorporation of glass tiles in the roof enhances natural lighting within the building. ✅ Wooden box volumes promote efficient use of space and resources. ✅ The arrangement of the building and its volumes fosters a strong connection to the surrounding rural environment, encouraging the use of local resources and materials. 𝗩𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 Jamble, Saône-et-Loire, France La Manufacture de L'Ordinaire Séverin Perreaut Photography: Olivier Amsellem https://lnkd.in/exYqbpWx #shareyourgreendesign #casestudy #sustainability #france #renovation #naturalmaterials

We have WINNERS!! Our 𝗦𝗬𝗚𝗗 - 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 was a huge success and we are pleased to reveal the winners! A massive thank you to everyone who participated! Once again, a big thank you to our amazing professional jury for their support. We couldn't have done this without them. Pierre Bidaud, Alejandro Gómez Vives, Maíra Acayaba, aida zare, Ana Paula Fuentes, Iason Athanasiadis, Tarek Teba and Zakie Makarem 1st Prize: Müge Karatas Entry: Veiled Facade 2nd Prize: Robert Brandt Trempe Jr. Entry: High Alter: Cathedral Church of the Virgin Mary and St. Chad. 3rd Prize: Robert Brandt Trempe Jr. Entry: Tower Interior: The Church of St Mary the Virgin (ST Mary Redcliff). https://lnkd.in/eBDsBheF Photography: Müge Karatas #shareyourgreendesign #competition #photography #stone #sustainability #2ndedition #winners

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Tij is an egg-shaped bird hide designed to celebrate the opening of the Haringvliet sluices, improving water quality and biodiversity in the Netherlands. Located in the Scheelhoek nature reserve, Tij's design incorporates sustainable materials like accoya, pine, and local reed. The structure is modular, re-usable, and can be completely dismantled. It offers visitors a unique experience of the evolving natural environment, while maintaining habitats for various bird species. The project exemplifies sustainable, circular architecture, reflecting the harmony between man and nature. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 ✅ Tij is constructed using re-used mooring posts, second-hand azobe planks, and local reed for thatching ✅ The structure is made of accoya and pine, chosen for their durability and sustainability ✅ The observatory is built from 402 parts that can be completely disassembled, promoting reusability and modularity ✅ The tunnel leading to Tij is covered in sand to provide habitats for terns and waders, and includes artificial nesting holes for sand martins ✅ The observatory is designed to be temporary and can be recycled or reused without harming the environment. 𝗧𝗜𝗝 Stellendam, Netherlands RO&AD Architecten RAU Architecten 2019 Design team RO&AD: Ad Kil, ro koster, Martin van Overveld, Athina Andreadou, Loyse Rebord, Rodrigo Altamirano Design team RAU: Thomas Rau, Michel Tombal, Jochem Alferink Commissioner: Vogelbescherming Nederland & Natuurmonumenten Main Structural Engineer: BreedID, Den Haag Structural Engineer Wood: Aalto University Finland Wood Engineering: GEOMETRIA, Finland Landscape: H+N+S Landscape Architects+S Landschaps Architectuur, Amersfoort Contractor: Van Hese Infra, Middelburg Thatched Roof: ELG Rietdekkers, Schoonebeek Photography: Katja Effting, drone photograph: Merijn Koelink https://lnkd.in/gNvETmxR #shareyourgreendesign #casestudy #naturalmaterials #wood #sustainaibility #reuse