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Circularity in the Built Environment: A Reading Guide

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11 June 2025

Circularity in the Built Environment: A Reading Guide

Building block 3: Enabling framework

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Explore the ‘Circularity in the Built Environment: A Reading Guide,’ a comprehensive resource offering essential literature, tools, and case studies to support the transition towards sustainable, circular construction practices.

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European Commission

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EU-27

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Building block 3: Enabling framework

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The European Commission's Circular Economy Platform offers a valuable resource for those seeking to integrate circular principles into the built environment. The guide provides a structured overview of essential literature, tools, and case studies, enabling construction professionals, policymakers, and researchers to deepen their understanding of circular economy practices in the sector.

It also highlights key topics such as sustainable building design, resource efficiency, waste reduction, and the reuse of materials, all critical to reducing the environmental footprint of construction activities. What is more, it covers the importance of design for disassembly, material passports, and strategies for extending the life cycle of buildings and infrastructure.

By encouraging the adoption of circular practices, the guide supports the EU’s broader goals of achieving a sustainable, climate-neutral economy. It empowers stakeholders to access knowledge that can lead to practical solutions, helping them transition towards more sustainable and resilient construction models.

This resource is an invaluable tool for anyone committed to transforming the construction industry through circular economy principles.

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