15.3 - Circular Construction Economy
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Practice Questions
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What does the term 'circular economy' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to materials after their life is over.
Why is aluminum a good material for recycling?
💡 Hint: Consider how many times a material can be reused.
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What is one key characteristic of a circular economy?
💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of a circular economy.
Is aluminum recyclable indefinitely?
💡 Hint: Think about how many times something can be reused.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a new building design that maximizes the use of aluminum and incorporates design-for-disassembly principles. Outline key features.
💡 Hint: Think about how to make removal easy and efficient.
Calculate the reduction in carbon emissions if a construction project opts to reuse aluminum materials instead of sourcing new materials. Assume the emission savings from recycling aluminum is 95%.
💡 Hint: Consider the difference in emissions using both processes.
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