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Circularity

What does circularity look like in practice for buildings?

Circular construction is reframed across REGEN as three connected practices: (1) design for disassembly so future reuse is possible, (2) consulting demolition that shapes upstream decisions, and (3) refurbishment platforms that industrialise reuse.

Key points

  • Design for disassembly as constructive method and aesthetic.
  • Demolition contractors as upstream advisors, not just executors.
  • Refurbishment platforms turn one-off projects into repeatable practice.

Sources

The consulting demolisher — a driver for circular demolition in a regenerative built environment.
The Consulting Demolisher — Driver for Circular Demolition · Maria Prellev, 2025 · PhD proposal
Adskillelsens Arkitektur — materialer, konstruktion og æstetik.
Architecture of Separation — Materials, Construction, Aesthetics · Line Kjær Frederiksen, 2025 · PhD proposal

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