With 55% of the world's population living in cities, the concept of circular economy is increasingly prominent in discussions on architecture and urbanism. The goal of circularity is to reduce the environmental impact of the current production and consumption model through the efficient use of material resources and waste reduction. But how can this idea actually be applied to cities?
It is crucial to address environmental challenges in cities by implementing circular economy practices. One approach is to encourage waste recovery and recycling instead of disposal, establishing infrastructure and programs to efficiently collect and process these materials while promoting the use of recycled products in construction. Another way is to adapt buildings to be energy-efficient and encourage the deployment of renewable energy generation systems.
