Reusing precast concrete for a circular economy
Activities
Arlind Dervishaj, KTH Concrete is used everywhere—in buildings, cities, and infrastructures. However, due to the large quantities of concrete used worldwide, it contributes to around 8% of global CO2 emissions [1]. While efforts are being made to reduce its carbon footprint, such as by using supplementary cementitious materials, an often overlooked solution is reusing concrete. […]
An essay on a circular design by the Principal of LIIKE Oy Arkkitehtistudio, Eric Rawlins. I recently posted a graph on social media displaying the percentage of recycled material used in construction across EU member states. Finland places second but last, with only Romania reusing less material in construction. Reactions were astounding, ranging from questioning […]
As part of the ReCreate project, WP7 plays a pivotal role in developing circular business models for concrete reuse, contributing to the overall goal of establishing sustainable and economically viable practices in the construction industry. In this interview, key team members from Tampere University—Leena Aarikka-Stenroos, Mikko Sairanen, Linnea Harala, and Lauri Alkki—share updates on their […]
Events
ReCreate representatives from Sweden, Erik Stenberg and Helena Westerlind, project coordinator from Finland, Satu Huuhka, and Eetu Lehmusvaara (TAU) are preparing to exhibit the project in the Tallin Architecture Biennale 2024. Description taken from the official website of the exhibition: “7th Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB) will be titled “RESOURCES FOR A FUTURE” and curated by […]
ReCreate
Most used construction material
Bridge the knowledge gaps
Importance of ReCreate
Project goals
ReCreate aims to bridge the knowledge gaps hindering the approach from reaching maturity as a socio-technical process by using the innovative pilots to explore, develop and demonstrate various national value chains, business models, legislation obstacles (e.g. building vs. waste legislation), as well as diverse building stocks with different kind of representative construction technologies, building types and sizes, and ownership structures.
