Productive union and efficient adaptation: 2 perspectives on the circular economy in urban design

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There is a clear reason why the circular economy is becoming increasingly central to debates on architecture and urbanism: the global population living in cities is projected to reach 68% by 2050. The environmental challenge will be significant as the demand for natural resources, such as materials and energy, increases, and circularity seems to offer key opportunities to mitigate this impact.

How can we move toward this more sustainable model in our cities? We posed this question to our readers. After reviewing a vast number of comments and opinions from construction professionals, students, and architecture enthusiasts alike, it was surprising to find such a strong consensus on policies and programs that promote responsible consumption and cross-sector collaboration.

Discover the main perspectives below.

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Cite: Dejtiar, Fabian. "Productive union and efficient adaptation: 2 perspectives on the circular economy in urban design" [Unión productiva y adaptación eficiente: 2 visiones sobre economía circular en el diseño urbano] 04 Jul 2026. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1136292/productive-union-and-efficient-adaptation-2-perspectives-on-the-circular-economy-in-urban-design> ISSN 0719-8884
Taisugar Circular Village / Bio-architecture Formosana. Image © Studio Millspace

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