3. Circular Economy Concepts in Construction

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the main principle behind a circular economy?

   Hint

   Think about the opposite of 'take-make-dispose'.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of designing for disassembly.

   Hint

   Consider how it impacts future construction.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is a principle of the Circular Economy?

   • Design for Disassembly
   • Take-make-dispose
   • Unlimited resources

   Hint

   It focuses on making structures easier to take apart.

4. 4.

   True or False: Material passports are essential for circular construction.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how they track materials through their lifecycle.

5. 5.

   Given a construction scenario where waste concrete can be transformed into new aggregates, explain how this aligns with circular economy principles.

   Hint

   Consider the steps of waste reduction and resource optimization.

6. 6.

   In a city with multiple construction projects, create a plan for an industrial symbiosis initiative that utilizes waste materials among the projects.

   Hint

   Think creatively about potential exchanges of discarded materials.