The course is made for architects, designers, engineers, and students interested in learning the latest sustainable architectural practices.
Circular strategies and their assessment
In this course you will explore circularity principles in the context of façade design, with a focus on the innovative use of materials to make façades more sustainable and more easily recyclable.
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Promoting circularity in façade design means using materials again, making less waste, and creating building envelopes that adapt to different buildings and needs.
In the course, you will:
- Understand the principles of circularity and how they can be implemented in façade design;
- Recognize the technical, logistical, financial and legal challenges in designing circular façades;
- Explore design strategies for circular constructions such as modular design, material reuse and life cycle thinking;
- Discover how circular design strategies have been implemented in real life projects;
- Learn how to assess the circularity of façade designs;
Comprehend how to incorporate circular design strategies into individual designs.
The course covers the basics of circularity and offers practical strategies, and ways to assess circular façade designs, and looks at what the future might hold in sustainable façade design.
- The linear process vs the circular process in façade design and engineering;
- The stakeholders in circular façade design;
- The challenges of “closing the loop”: technical, legal, supply chain/logistics, financial aspects and the knowledge gap;
- Strategies for circular design: R strategy, digitalisation, design for disassembly, adaptability, resource efficiency, business models;
- Circularity assessment methods such as lifecycle assessment (LCA) and material flow analysis (MFA);
- Case studies of successful circular façade design and engineering projects with insights from the industry.
The course is led by experts from TU Delft, TU Darmstadt and Eurac Research. In addition to virtual visits, the course offers a peek behind-the-scenes at how circular design principles are applied in manufacturing and architectural firms.
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