Optimisation goals for efficient construction from reused materials towards a circular built environment

Gordon, Matthew; De Wolf, Catherine

doi:10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100509

Developments in the Built Environment

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.dibe.2024.100509

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Optimisation goals for efficient construction from reused materials towards a circular built environment

Matthew Gordon,

Catherine De Wolf

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D5 digital circular workflow: five digital steps towards matchmaking for material reuse in construction

De Wolf,

Byers,

Raghu

et al. 2024

npj Mater. Sustain.

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The intersection of digital transformation and circular construction practices presents significant potential to mitigate environmental impacts through optimised material reuse. We propose a five-step (D5) digital circular workflow that integrates these digital innovations towards reuse, validated through real-world case studies. We assessed a variety of digital tools for enhancing the reuse of construction materials, including digital product passports, material classification assisted by artificial intelligence (AI), reality capture, computational design, design inspired by generative AI, digital fabrication techniques, extended reality, and blockchain technology. Using action research through a multiple case study approach, we disassembled several buildings that were set for demolition and subsequently designed and executed construction projects using the salvaged materials. Our findings indicate that digital transformation for detection, disassembly, distribution, design, and finally deployment significantly support the application of circular economy principles. We demonstrate the potential of the proposed workflow for industry implementation and scalability.

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D5 digital circular workflow: five digital steps towards matchmaking for material reuse in construction

De Wolf,

Byers,

Raghu

et al. 2024

npj Mater. Sustain.

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Optimisation goals for efficient construction from reused materials towards a circular built environment

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D5 digital circular workflow: five digital steps towards matchmaking for material reuse in construction

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