Regeneration Of The Built Environment From A Circular Economy Perspective

Author : Stefano Della Torre,Sara Cattaneo,Camilla Lenzi,Alessandra Zanelli
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Building
ISBN : 9783030332563

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Regeneration of the Built Environment from a Circular Economy Perspective by Stefano Della Torre,Sara Cattaneo,Camilla Lenzi,Alessandra Zanelli Pdf

This open access book explores the strategic importance and advantages of adopting multidisciplinary and multiscalar approaches of inquiry and intervention with respect to the built environment, based on principles of sustainability and circular economy strategies. A series of key challenges are considered in depth from a multidisciplinary perspective, spanning engineering, architecture, and regional and urban economics. These challenges include strategies to relaunch socioeconomic development through regenerative processes, the regeneration of urban spaces from the perspective of resilience, the development and deployment of innovative products and processes in the construction sector in order to comply more fully with the principles of sustainability and circularity, and the development of multiscale approaches to enhance the performance of both the existing building stock and new buildings. The book offers a rich selection of conceptual, empirical, methodological, technical, and case study/project-based research. It will be of value for all who have an interest in regeneration of the built environment from a circular economy perspective.

Author : Stefano Della Torre,Sara Cattaneo,Camilla Lenzi,Alessandra Zanelli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Building
ISBN : 3030332578

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Regeneration of the Built Environment from a Circular Economy Perspective by Stefano Della Torre,Sara Cattaneo,Camilla Lenzi,Alessandra Zanelli Pdf

Author : Alessandra Zanelli,Camilla Lenzi,Sara Cattaneo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1013272579

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Regeneration of the Built Environment From a Circular Economy Perspective by Alessandra Zanelli,Camilla Lenzi,Sara Cattaneo Pdf

This open access book explores the strategic importance and advantages of adopting multidisciplinary and multiscalar approaches of inquiry and intervention with respect to the built environment, based on principles of sustainability and circular economy strategies. A series of key challenges are considered in depth from a multidisciplinary perspective, spanning engineering, architecture, and regional and urban economics. These challenges include strategies to relaunch socioeconomic development through regenerative processes, the regeneration of urban spaces from the perspective of resilience, the development and deployment of innovative products and processes in the construction sector in order to comply more fully with the principles of sustainability and circularity, and the development of multiscale approaches to enhance the performance of both the existing building stock and new buildings. The book offers a rich selection of conceptual, empirical, methodological, technical, and case study/project-based research. It will be of value for all who have an interest in regeneration of the built environment from a circular economy perspective. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.

Author : Maria Beatrice Andreucci,Antonino Marvuglia,Milen Baltov,Preben Hansen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Buildings
ISBN : 9783030718190

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Rethinking Sustainability Towards a Regenerative Economy by Maria Beatrice Andreucci,Antonino Marvuglia,Milen Baltov,Preben Hansen Pdf

This open access book is based on work from the COST Action RESTORE - REthinking Sustainability TOwards a Regenerative Economy, and highlights how sustainability in buildings, facilities and urban governance is crucial for a future that is socially just, ecologically restorative, and economically viable, for Europe and the whole planet. In light of the search for fair solutions to the climate crisis, the authors outline the urgency for the built environment sector to implement adaptation and mitigation strategies, as well as a just transition. As shown in the chapters, this can be done by applying a broader framework that enriches places, people, ecology, culture, and climate, at the core of the design task - with a particular emphasis on the benefits towards health and resilient business practices. This book is one step on the way to a paradigm shift towards restorative sustainability for new and existing buildings. The authors want to promote forward thinking and multidisciplinary knowledge, leading to solutions that celebrate the richness of design creativity. In this vision, cities of the future will enhance users' experience, health and wellbeing inside and outside of buildings, while reconciling anthropic ecosystems and nature. A valuable resource for scientists and students in environmental sciences and architecture, as well as policy makers, practitioners and investors in urban and regional development.

Author : Libera Amenta,Michelangelo Russo,Arjan van Timmeren
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030785369

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Regenerative Territories by Libera Amenta,Michelangelo Russo,Arjan van Timmeren Pdf

This open access book provides new perspectives on circular economy and space, explored towards the definition of regenerative territories characterised by healthy metabolisms. Going beyond the mere reuse/recycle of material waste as resources, this work aims to understand how to apply circularity principles to, among others, the regeneration of wastescapes. The main focus is the development over time, and in particular the way how spatial planning and strategies respond to new unpredictable urgencies and opportunities related with territorial metabolisms. The book specifically focuses on living labs environments, where it is possible to tackle complex problems through a multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach - including the use of digital spatial decision support environment – which could be able to include all the involved stakeholders. Through a spatial scope of circularity, this book describes several examples including among others ideas from different contexts such as Italy, The Netherlands, Belgium and Vietnam. Through including reflections on methodology and representation, as well as on solutions for circular and healthy metabolisms, the book provides an excellent resource to researchers and students.

Author : Catherine De Wolf,Sultan Çetin,Nancy M. P. Bocken
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031396755

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A Circular Built Environment in the Digital Age by Catherine De Wolf,Sultan Çetin,Nancy M. P. Bocken Pdf

This open access book offers a comprehensive exploration of the digital innovations that have emerged in recent years for the circular built environment. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to ensure that both academic readers and industry practitioners can grasp the inner workings of each digital technology, understand its relevance to the circular built environment, examine real-life implementations, and appreciate the intriguing business models behind them. Our primary objective is to blend scholarly knowledge with practical inspiration by providing real-life case studies for each innovation. The authors, who possess extensive expertise in their respective fields, have contributed chapters dedicated to digital technologies within their areas of specialization. The book is organized into three distinct parts. The first part focuses on data-driven digital technologies and delves into how their capabilities can facilitate the transition to a circular built environment. Essential aspects such as building information modeling (BIM), digital twins, geographical information systems (GIS), scanning technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), data templates, and material passports are explored as vital tools for data collection, integration, and analysis in the context of circular construction. In the second part, various digital technologies for design and fabrication are introduced. Topics covered include computational design algorithms, additive and subtractive manufacturing, robotic manufacturing, and extended reality. These discussions shed light on how these technologies can be leveraged to enhance design and fabrication processes within the circular built environment. Finally, the last part of the book presents emerging digital concepts related to business and governance. It explores the role of deconstruction and reverse logistics, blockchain technology, digital building logbooks, and innovative business models as enablers of circularity in the built environment. The book concludes with a chapter dedicated to digital transformation and its potential to propel the built environment towards a regenerative future. In addition to the substantive content, the book features forewords and perspectives from esteemed experts, providing valuable economic and creative insights to complement its comprehensive approach.

Author : Guilherme Monteiro Eliote,Fernanda Leite
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1376707454

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Towards Circular Economy in the Built Environment by Guilherme Monteiro Eliote,Fernanda Leite Pdf

Every year, buildings undergo services of adaptation to account for changes in users' needs, deterioration, code updates, among others. This process, also called building obsolescence, is inevitable and most of these buildings lack a proactive adaptation plan. New buildings, however, can be designed to be more resilient when dealing with obsolescence by leveraging circular economy principles. The understanding of building obsolescence is crucial since they are the triggers of a process of adaptation. Studies have investigated different types of building obsolescence but have not focused on specific causes. Through qualitative analysis of interviews, we identified challenges faced by Architecture, Engineering, and Construction professionals in the building adaptation process. Recommendations to tackle these challenges were given, including the selection of durable materials, overdesign of key elements, design for disassembly, and use of modular systems. The research findings can help planners avoid common issues that harm the building adaptation process.

Author : Mihir Kumar Pal
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781803825793

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The Impact of Environmental Emissions and Aggregate Economic Activity on Industry by Mihir Kumar Pal Pdf

By introducing emissions as an input in an aggregate production function, The Impact of Environmental Emissions and Aggregate Economic Activity on Industry: Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives enhances an awareness of the trade-off between emissions and growth where the intersection between economy and environment needs it most.

Author : Marco Migliore,Cinzia Talamo,Giancarlo Paganin
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030303181

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Strategies for Circular Economy and Cross-sectoral Exchanges for Sustainable Building Products by Marco Migliore,Cinzia Talamo,Giancarlo Paganin Pdf

This book offers a valuable tool for understanding current efforts to promote the reuse and enhancement of pre-consumer waste in the development of new products for the construction sector, as well as the financial and regulatory tools being used to support this trend. It explores the vast and complex topic of the circular economy from the perspective of strategies for the reuse/recycling of waste, and develops a number of key premises: waste reuse/recycling must be considered using a logic of cross-sectoriality, recognizing the need to enhance the “dialogue” between different sectors; pre-consumer waste is particularly interesting for the recycling market because the construction sector can reduce its environmental impacts by enhancing its capacity to use secondary raw materials and by-products from other sectors; and lastly, the manufacturing sector is currently experimenting with promising forms of reducing/recycling pre-consumer waste and is at the same time providing by-products that can be used in other production chains. As such, the book offers a valuable asset for professionals who are interested in sustainability in construction, and in the study of construction products; however, it will be equally useful for local decision-makers tasked with implementing development policies and innovations in the industrial sector.

Author : Carmelina Bevilacqua,Francesco Calabrò,Lucia Della Spina
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030528690

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New Metropolitan Perspectives by Carmelina Bevilacqua,Francesco Calabrò,Lucia Della Spina Pdf

​This open access book presents the outcomes of the symposium “NEW METROPOLITAN PERSPECTIVES,” held at Mediterranea University, Reggio Calabria, Italy on May 26–28, 2020. Addressing the challenge of Knowledge Dynamics and Innovation-driven Policies Towards Urban and Regional Transition, the book presents a multi-disciplinary debate on the new frontiers of strategic and spatial planning, economic programs and decision support tools in connection with urban–rural area networks and metropolitan centers. The respective papers focus on six major tracks: Innovation dynamics, smart cities and ICT; Urban regeneration, community-led practices and PPP; Local development, inland and urban areas in territorial cohesion strategies; Mobility, accessibility and infrastructures; Heritage, landscape and identity;and Risk management,environment and energy. The book also includes a Special Section on Rhegion United Nations 2020-2030. Given its scope, the book will benefit all researchers, practitioners and policymakers interested in issues concerning metropolitan and marginal areas.

Author : I. Garofolo,G. Bencini,A. Arenghi
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-09-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781643683058

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Transforming Our World Through Universal Design for Human Development by I. Garofolo,G. Bencini,A. Arenghi Pdf

An environment, or any building product or service in it, should ideally be designed to meet the needs of all those who wish to use it. Universal Design is the design and composition of environments, products, and services so that they can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people, regardless of their age, size, ability or disability. It creates products, services and environments that meet people’s needs. In short, Universal Design is good design. This book presents the proceedings of UD2022, the 6th International Conference on Universal Design, held from 7 - 9 September 2022 in Brescia, Italy. The conference is targeted at professionals and academics interested in the theme of universal design as related to the built environment and the wellbeing of users, but also covers mobility and urban environments, knowledge, and information transfer, bringing together research knowledge and best practice from all over the world. The book contains 72 papers from 13 countries, grouped into 8 sections and covering topics including the design of inclusive natural environments and urban spaces, communities, neighborhoods and cities; housing; healthcare; mobility and transport systems; and universally-designed learning environments, work places, cultural and recreational spaces. One section is devoted to universal design and cultural heritage, which had a particular focus at this edition of the conference. The book reflects the professional and disciplinary diversity represented in the UD movement, and will be of interest to all those whose work involves inclusive design.

Author : Jo Williams
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-21
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780429955426

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Circular Cities by Jo Williams Pdf

With cities striving to meet sustainable development goals, circular urban systems are gaining momentum, especially in Europe. This research-based book defines the circular city and circular development. It explains the shift in focus from a purely economic concept, which promotes circular business models in cities, to one that explores a new approach to urban development. This approach offers huge opportunities and addresses important sustainability issues: resource consumption and waste; climate change; the health of urban populations; social inequalities and the creation of sustainable urban economies. It examines the different approaches to circular development, drawing on research conducted in four European cities: Amsterdam, London, Paris and Stockholm. It explores different development pathways and levers for a circular urban transformation. It highlights the benefits of adopting a circular approach to development in cities, but acknowledges that these benefits are not shared equally across society. Finally, it focuses on the challenges to implementing circular development faced by urban actors. This ground-breaking book will be essential reading to scholars, students, practitioners and policymakers interested in the circular economy, urban sustainability, urban ecology, urban planning, urban regeneration, urban resilience, adaptive cities and regenerative cities.

Author : Waldemar Karwowski, Tareq Ahram, Mario Milicevic, Darko Etinger and Krunoslav Zubrinic
Publisher : AHFE Conference
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781958651889

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Human Systems Engineering and Design (IHSED2023): Future Trends and Applications by Waldemar Karwowski, Tareq Ahram, Mario Milicevic, Darko Etinger and Krunoslav Zubrinic Pdf

Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Human Systems Engineering and Design (IHSED2023): Future Trends and Applications, September 27–29, 2023, University of Dubrovnik, Croatia

Author : Cobîrzan, Nicoleta,Muntean, Radu,Felseghi, Raluca-Andreea
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781668482407

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Circular Economy Implementation for Sustainability in the Built Environment by Cobîrzan, Nicoleta,Muntean, Radu,Felseghi, Raluca-Andreea Pdf

The construction sector plays an essential role in the global economy, using many exhaustible natural resources, most of which are renewable in low percentages. Moving towards a circular economy is essential because optimizing the consumption of materials and energy contributes to the development of an economic system that is independent, more competitive, and more resilient in the face of economic and social crises and various environmental factors. The current “take, make, and dispose” model of the economy is unsustainable, so a shift in thinking towards a circular economy is necessary. This circular economy is an economic model that minimizes the use of natural resources by selecting them intelligently and minimizing the use of raw materials, favoring the use of recyclable materials wherever possible while managing the resources used and maintaining and reusing them in the economic system for as long as possible. Circular Economy Implementation for Sustainability in the Built Environment emphasizes the need to implement a circular economy model in the built environment and how to create a system that optimizes the use of resources and construction materials while preserving their properties and values. Covering topics such as automobile industries, lean manufacturing, and operation strategy, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for engineers, construction managers, business leaders, urban planners, students and educators of higher education, researchers, and academicians.

Author : Andrea Colantonio,Tim Dixon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781444329469

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Urban Regeneration and Social Sustainability by Andrea Colantonio,Tim Dixon Pdf

Urban regeneration is a key focus for public policy throughout Europe. This book examines social sustainability and analyses its meaning. The authors offer a comprehensive European perspective to identify best practices in sustainable urban regeneration in five major cities in Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. This authoritative overview of the scholarly literature makes the book essential reading for researchers and post-graduate students in sustainable development, real estate, geography, urban studies, and urban planning, as well as consultants and policy advisors in urban regeneration and the built environment.