Reusing precast concrete for a circular economy
Activities
Matias Rokio, Tampere University – 13 November 2023 My name is Matias Rokio, and for the year 2023, I’ve been doing research in ReCreate. My background is in industrial engineering and management, and I have been studying since 2017 at Tampere University. I graduated with an M.Sc in June 2023 and wrote my Master’s thesis […]
Viktoria Arnold, researcher at BTU Cottbus – Senftenberg, Germany The assessment of the sustainability of buildings has been increasing rapidly in recent years. This is not only related to the international goals of the United Nations, which are set out in Agenda 2030[1] and include global ecological, economic and socio-cultural aspects in the building sector […]
In the heart of Tampere, Finland, the ReCreate project’s core group recently convened for a two-day program that combined insightful discussions, presentations, and an eye-opening site visit. Hosted by the project coordinators at Tampere University, this gathering showcased the collaborative spirit and dedication of the ReCreate consortium. Day 1: Core Group Meeting The first day […]
ReCreate
Most used construction material
Bridge the knowledge gaps
Importance of ReCreate
Project goals
The aim of this project is to improve the technical and economic viability of deconstruction of precast concrete structures that have not been designed for deconstruction. The main objective is to pilot deconstruction and reuse towards maturity as a socio-technical system. The project develops the transition towards circular construction by investigating the systemic changes needed in the whole ecosystems of construction and demolition.
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.
