Circulair bouwen: de mobiele unit

Key results

Key lessons learned

1. We have built a total of some 45 models of circular construction methods at 1/1 scale. In this way, we make the implementation practice of certain techniques and solutions transparent and tangible. 
2. We designed a mobile unit in which all models can be safely transported and easily presented to visitors. 
3. We calculated the environmental impact of the various models using the Totem tool. For materials not yet present in the Totem library, UGent carried out a life cycle analysis (LCA). 
4. The models can be visited individually, as each model is equipped with technical sheets and a QR code that allows the visitor to retrieve all technical information (drawings, Totem information, instruction videos ...).

1. A well-built team in which members complement each other is of great importance. It is guaranteed to promote the progress of the project and each team member learns a lot. 
2. Circular construction must become cheaper. Currently, building owners mainly look at short-term costs, and circular construction is often more expensive due to the materials and more labour-intensive methods. Long-term gains are not yet taken into account enough. 
3. Circular construction should become an inherent part of construction education. With our team, we are working on a strategy to incorporate the insights into a curriculum. 
4. It would be opportune for the government to support circular construction more, for instance through lower taxes on circular building materials, certificates that give circular projects a financial advantage, by making circular construction projects more insurable ...