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Designing Buildings at 10:57, 28 December 2021

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	Cheshire’s book is concise, well-illustrated and easy-to-understand, and serves as an informative introduction to a subject that should be gaining far more attention and inspiring much more focus within the industry.		Cheshire’s book is concise, well-illustrated and easy-to-understand, and serves as an informative introduction to a subject that should be gaining far more attention and inspiring much more focus within the industry.

−	~~You can purchase the book at [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/building-revolutions-applying-the-circular-economy-to-the-built-environment/86743/ RIBA Bookshop].~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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	* Better Buildings: Learning from buildings in use - review.		* Better Buildings: Learning from buildings in use - review.

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Michael Brooks at 17:34, 12 February 2018

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	* Site waste management plan.		* Site waste management plan.
	* Sustainable materials.		* Sustainable materials.
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Editor at 16:51, 19 May 2017

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	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Better Buildings: Learning from buildings in use - review.
	* Bill Gething and Katie Puckett - Design for Climate Change.		* Bill Gething and Katie Puckett - Design for Climate Change.
	* Biomimicry in Architecture - review.		* Biomimicry in Architecture - review.

Editor at 16:59, 28 April 2017

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	* Design for deconstruction.		* Design for deconstruction.
	* FutuREstorative - review.		* FutuREstorative - review.
		+	* How Buildings Work - review.
	* Recyclable construction materials.		* Recyclable construction materials.
	* Site waste management plan.		* Site waste management plan.

Editor at 17:54, 24 January 2017

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	* Bill Gething and Katie Puckett - Design for Climate Change.		* Bill Gething and Katie Puckett - Design for Climate Change.
		+	* Biomimicry in Architecture - review.
	* Circular economy.		* Circular economy.
	* Cradle to cradle product registry system.		* Cradle to cradle product registry system.

Editor at 16:29, 27 November 2016

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	* Cradle to cradle product registry system.		* Cradle to cradle product registry system.
	* Design for deconstruction.		* Design for deconstruction.
		+	* FutuREstorative - review.
	* Recyclable construction materials.		* Recyclable construction materials.
	* Site waste management plan.		* Site waste management plan.

Designing Buildings at 07:16, 11 August 2016

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	It is predicted that by 2030, 3 billion people who are currently living in poverty will have a middle class level of consumption. This will create a surge in the demand for natural resources by at least a third.		It is predicted that by 2030, 3 billion people who are currently living in poverty will have a middle class level of consumption. This will create a surge in the demand for natural resources by at least a third.

−	With these forecasts in mind, and with the construction industry playing such an important part in global resource demand, experts are increasingly looking at strategies for moving the built environment away from the linear economy of ‘make, use and dispose’.	+	With these forecasts in mind, and with the construction industry playing such an important part in global resource demand, experts are increasingly looking at strategies for moving the built environment away from the linear economy of ‘make, use and dispose’, sometimes more disparagingly described as 'make, break and discard'.

	The more effective model, according to the book by David Cheshire, a Regional Director at infrastructure services firm AECOM, is that of the ‘circular economy’. This follows the basic principle that where resources are kept in use, their value is retained.		The more effective model, according to the book by David Cheshire, a Regional Director at infrastructure services firm AECOM, is that of the ‘circular economy’. This follows the basic principle that where resources are kept in use, their value is retained.
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		+	In the circular economy, everything is engineered to be constantly reused or recycled. It requires rethinking of design, manufacturing, selling, re-using, recycling and consumer ownership to keep resources in use for as long as possible.

	Cheshire asserts that embracing principles of the circular economy could yield a number of benefits to the construction industry, in terms of cost, efficiency and environment. Although he acknowledges that as buildings are not ‘manufactured’ in the same way as consumer products, it is more of a challenge to apply the circular economy model.		Cheshire asserts that embracing principles of the circular economy could yield a number of benefits to the construction industry, in terms of cost, efficiency and environment. Although he acknowledges that as buildings are not ‘manufactured’ in the same way as consumer products, it is more of a challenge to apply the circular economy model.

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‘Building Revolutions: Applying the circular economy to the built environment’

David Cheshire

Published by RIBA Publishing (2016)

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It is predicted that by 2030, 3 billion people who are currently living in poverty will join the middle class level of consumption. This will necessarily create a surge in natural resource demand, an increase of at least a third according to even the more conservative projections.

With these dire forecasts in mind, and with the construction industry playing such an important part in global demand, experts are increasingly looking at strategies for moving the built environment away from the linear economy of ‘make, use and dispose’.

The more effective model, according to this new book by David Cheshire, a Regional Director at infrastructure services firm AECOM, is that of the ‘circular economy’. This follows the basic principle that where resources are kept in use, their value is retained.

Cheshire asserts that embracing principles of the circular economy could yield a number of benefits to the construction industry, in terms of cost, efficiency and environment. Although he acknowledges that buildings, not being consumer products, are not ‘manufactured’ in the same way, making it more of a challenge to see how the circular economy model can be applied to buildings and the construction industry.

With this in mind, the overarching philosophy of the book is to put thought into the future destiny of the building and the legacy that it leaves for the next generation. It should not inhibit design, but be used as a catalyst and inspiration for designing buildings.

The book argues that redefining waste as a resource means that costs can be reduced, and companies can be protected further against volatile prices associated with raw materials; perhaps mindful of the recent ‘steel dumping’ on the part of China that has had such a negative impact on British steel manufacturers.

The book makes the point that buildings that could be adapted, reconstructed and deconstructed, and made from materials that can be reused or recycled, would help create a regenerative built environment. Indeed, designing for deconstruction is ‘an essential piece of the circular economy puzzle’.

The idea of designing in layers helps to unlock the tricky problem of applying the circular economy to buildings, by allowing designers to approach each building element using different rules.

Building for adaptability so that buildings can be modified for different uses is another key principle of the circular economy and a growing trend, according to the book. This approach gives building owners a flexible portfolio, helping them react to changing market needs. A building with a flexible interior within its existing envelope, for example, could be easily switched from office to hotel space if required.

Cheshire’s book is concise, well-illustrated and easy-to-understand, and serves as an informative introduction to a subject that really should be gaining far more attention and inspiring much more focus within the industry.

You can purchase the book at [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/building-revolutions-applying-the-circular-economy-to-the-built-environment/86743/ RIBA Bookshop].

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Bill Gething and Katie Puckett - Design for Climate Change.
* Circular economy.
* Cradle to cradle product registry system.
* Design for deconstruction.
* Recyclable construction materials.
* Site waste management plan.
* Sustainable materials.

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−	It is predicted that by 2030, 3 billion people who are currently living in poverty will ~~join the~~ middle class level of consumption. This will ~~necessarily~~ create a surge in natural ~~resource demand, an increase of~~ at least a third ~~according to even the more conservative projections~~.	+	It is predicted that by 2030, 3 billion people who are currently living in poverty will have a middle class level of consumption. This will create a surge in the demand for natural resources by at least a third.

−	With these ~~dire~~ forecasts in mind, and with the construction industry playing such an important part in global demand, experts are increasingly looking at strategies for moving the built environment away from the linear economy of ‘make, use and dispose’.	+	With these forecasts in mind, and with the construction industry playing such an important part in global resource demand, experts are increasingly looking at strategies for moving the built environment away from the linear economy of ‘make, use and dispose’.

−	The more effective model, according to ~~this new~~ book by David Cheshire, a Regional Director at infrastructure services firm AECOM, is that of the ‘circular economy’. This follows the basic principle that where resources are kept in use, their value is retained.	+	The more effective model, according to the book by David Cheshire, a Regional Director at infrastructure services firm AECOM, is that of the ‘circular economy’. This follows the basic principle that where resources are kept in use, their value is retained.

−	Cheshire asserts that embracing principles of the circular economy could yield a number of benefits to the construction industry, in terms of cost, efficiency and environment. Although he acknowledges that buildings~~, not being consumer products,~~ are not ‘manufactured’ in the same way, ~~making~~ it more of a challenge to ~~see how~~ the circular economy model ~~can be applied to buildings and the construction industry~~.	+	Cheshire asserts that embracing principles of the circular economy could yield a number of benefits to the construction industry, in terms of cost, efficiency and environment. Although he acknowledges that as buildings are not ‘manufactured’ in the same way as consumer products, it is more of a challenge to apply the circular economy model.

−	With this in mind, the overarching philosophy of the book is to put thought into the future destiny of the building and the legacy that it leaves for ~~the next generation~~. It should not inhibit design, but be used as a catalyst and inspiration ~~for designing buildings~~.	+	With this in mind, the overarching philosophy of the book is to put thought into the future destiny of the building and the legacy that it leaves for following generations. It should not inhibit design, but be used as a catalyst and inspiration.

−	The book argues that redefining waste as a resource means that costs can be reduced, and companies can be protected ~~further~~ against volatile prices associated with raw materials; perhaps mindful of the recent ‘steel dumping’ on the part of China that has had such a negative impact on British steel manufacturers.	+	The book argues that redefining waste as a resource means that costs can be reduced, and companies can be protected against volatile prices associated with raw materials; perhaps mindful of the recent ‘steel dumping’ on the part of China that has had such a negative impact on British steel manufacturers.

−	The book makes the point that buildings ~~that~~ could be adapted, reconstructed and deconstructed, and made from materials that can be reused or recycled, ~~would help~~ create a regenerative built environment. Indeed, designing for deconstruction is ‘an essential piece of the circular economy puzzle’.	+	The book makes the point that buildings could be adapted, reconstructed and deconstructed, and made from materials that can be reused or recycled, helping create a regenerative built environment. Indeed, designing for deconstruction is ‘an essential piece of the circular economy puzzle’.

−	The idea of designing in layers helps to unlock the tricky problem of applying the circular economy to buildings, by allowing designers to approach each building element ~~using different rules~~.	+	The idea of designing in layers helps to unlock the tricky problem of applying the circular economy to buildings, by allowing designers to approach each building element according to its own circumstances.

−	Building for adaptability ~~so that buildings can be modified for different uses~~ is another key principle of the circular economy and a growing trend, according to the book. This approach gives building owners a flexible portfolio, helping them react to changing market needs. A building with a flexible interior within its existing envelope, for example, could be easily ~~switched~~ from office to hotel space if required.	+	Building for adaptability is another key principle of the circular economy and a growing trend, according to the book. This approach gives building owners a flexible portfolio, helping them react to changing market needs. A building with a flexible interior within its existing envelope, for example, could be easily adapted from office to hotel space if required.

−	Cheshire’s book is concise, well-illustrated and easy-to-understand, and serves as an informative introduction to a subject that ~~really~~ should be gaining far more attention and inspiring much more focus within the industry.	+	Cheshire’s book is concise, well-illustrated and easy-to-understand, and serves as an informative introduction to a subject that should be gaining far more attention and inspiring much more focus within the industry.

	You can purchase the book at [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/building-revolutions-applying-the-circular-economy-to-the-built-environment/86743/ RIBA Bookshop].		You can purchase the book at [http://www.ribabookshops.com/item/building-revolutions-applying-the-circular-economy-to-the-built-environment/86743/ RIBA Bookshop].