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We need to expand, it's a sign of progress. The need to provide more jobs, homes, opportunities and inclusive communities is growing. However, this comes with an environmental cost. The world is now only 8.6% circular. To keep our world liveable and thriving, we need to double global circularity from 8.6% to 17%. EQUITONE are committed to the circular economy. Click here to learn more about our journey: https://brnw.ch/21wQlIz #Sustainable #CircularEconomy #UKArchitecture #madefortomorrow #sustainability

🌿 Industry Insight: The Power of Sustainable Materials 🌍 Sustainability is at the heart of our design philosophy. Using eco-friendly materials not only benefits the environment but also enhances the quality and longevity of our projects. #SustainableMaterials #GreenBuilding #CreativeAxisArchitects #IndustryInsight #TCAWebchanges

🌿 Industry Insight: The Power of Sustainable Materials 🌍 Sustainability is at the heart of our design philosophy. Using eco-friendly materials not only benefits the environment but also enhances the quality and longevity of our projects. #SustainableMaterials #GreenBuilding #CreativeAxisArchitects #IndustryInsight #TCAWebchanges

💡Design to reuse is a sustainable design philosophy that encourages creators to design products, systems, and experiences with reuse in mind. This approach reduces waste, conserves resources, and promotes a more circular economy. ⚙️By designing to reuse, we can: 🧷Reduce waste and pollution 🧷Conserve natural resources 🧷Create more sustainable products and systems 🧷Promote a sharing economy #Design_to_Reuse

Discover how designing for longevity can revolutionise our urban landscape with a more circular economy.  What is circular economy and why is it so important? Join us next week, in our latest interview with our Senior Sustainability Consultant, Izzy Connolly, as we explore how creating buildings that last longer and are easier to maintain and adapt, can help to reduce waste and meet our ever-changing, evolving needs with a circular economy. "It's about designing systems where waste is not an afterthought but a design flaw, and where products and materials are kept in perpetual circulation, being repurposed, and reused where possible," shares Izzy.   Stay tuned for the full deep-dive! 💬 Eager to lead the way in sustainable design? Let our experts guide your next eco-friendly project: https://lnkd.in/dYjC-XrW #SustainableEngineering #CircularEconomy #NetZeroBuilding #WeAreCPW

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Our Head of Sustainability, Robert Delius, took part in Architecture Today’s ‘Towards Circularity’ roundtable, where a panel of experts discussed the UK’s net zero commitments, greater circularity, and greener supply chains. Topics ranged from what needs to happen to persuade those involved in procuring and designing buildings to adopt a more circular approach, to how to increase knowledge on what to do with products within built assets to promote circularity. You can read a summary of the conversations that took place here: https://lnkd.in/d5YC6T6w #circulareconomy #netzero #sustainability

Circular design begins at the design phase—and it holds the key to a more sustainable future. At its core, circular design challenges the traditional linear model of "take, make, waste" by prioritising longevity, reusability, and recyclability. It’s driven by the principles of the circular economy, which focus on: - Eliminating waste and pollution: Opting for non-toxic, recyclable materials and pushing for material and product innovation. - Circulating products and materials: Designing products to remain in use at their highest value for as long as possible—through strategies like repairability, disassembly, and technical durability. - Regenerating nature: Ensuring products can safely return to the earth, supporting natural ecosystems instead of depleting them. By embracing these principles, the design phase becomes a powerful tool in shaping a future where products serve not just people, but the planet as well. Circular design isn’t just an ideal—it’s a necessity for building a healthier economy and a more sustainable world. (Ellen Macarthur Foundation) #CircularDesign #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

Designing with nature in mind 🌿 Regenerative design turns waste into resources, creating a self-sustaining, eco-friendly future. Let’s build a world where nothing goes to waste! ♻️✨ #RegenerativeDesign #SustainableFuture #EcoInnovation #CircularEconomy #ZeroWaste #allaboutarchitecture

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 ♻️ Our journey through the core elements of green building continues with Sustainable Materials. Choosing the right materials goes beyond aesthetics—it’s about making conscious choices that benefit both the environment and the communities around us. Sustainable materials are selected for their minimal environmental impact, durability, and health benefits. Here’s how they contribute to green building: 🌍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 - By selecting materials produced nearby or recycled from other projects, we reduce transportation emissions and give new life to what might otherwise be waste. 🚫 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗧𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘄-𝗩𝗢𝗖 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - Materials free of harmful chemicals ensure healthier indoor air quality, creating safe spaces for occupants and reducing pollution. 🌱 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 - Wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), bamboo, and other rapidly renewable resources provide strength and style without depleting finite resources. Choosing sustainable materials is a commitment to quality and responsibility, creating buildings that are both high-performing and aligned with environmental goals. And for those pursuing LEED certification, sustainable materials help earn critical points toward meeting green standards. Let’s keep raising the bar for sustainable design and building a future that’s as mindful as it is innovative. Join me tomorrow as we break down Indoor Environmental Quality—an essential for occupant health and well-being. 🌞 #SustainableMaterials #GreenBuilding #EcoDesign #LEED #MindfulConstruction #HealthySpaces #ResilientFuture