New needs in construction for circular transitions – Task report

Sustainability is increasingly having an impact on the operating environment of the construction industry. This report looks into the application of circular economy principles and strategies in design processes. The findings reveal that there is not one single way of approaching circular design processes, but that there is a need for increased collaboration and data sharing when compared to traditional design processes. Different types of technology that could aid stakeholders in the implementation of circular design are identified as well.

Authors: Robert van den Brink, Paula Ala-Kotila, Jyri Hanksi, Juha Franssila, Seppo Lähdesmäki, Tiina Vainio-Kaila, Markku Kiviniemi, Kalle Kähkönen