ArchDaily’s Monthly Topic: Circular Economy

Circular Economy. A selection of articles, interviews and projects. [View it in your browser]( ArchDaily’s Monthly Topic: Circular Economy Waste is a design flaw. Cities are filled with waste materials, with the majority being generated from construction and demolition that contain different materials such as glass, concrete, bricks, and ceramics. With that, the pursuit of a zero-waste lifestyle and looking into different means of reducing what is disposed of and maximizing the reuse of materials has become essential, especially for architects and construction professionals. From designing for bioregions to experimenting with reuse in temporary architecture, we kicked off 2023 by exploring what a circular economy is and how it is being implemented in the architecture practice. [SEE MORE »]( Slow Architecture: Intentional Design for the 21st Century Cities are inseparable from fast-paced lifestyles. Rising rents and “not-that-small” apartments characterize urban environments, perpetuating the chase for “bigger, faster, and more”. As economies develop and human needs grow, buildings are erected at alarming rates to rush toward progress. The risks of urban living are gradually being exposed, raising questions about more intentionally-driven actions. One way to return to slower lifestyles is by returning to slow architecture. [Read More »]( Biophilic Interiors: 21 Projects that Blend Architecture with Nature Humans are hard-wired to respond positively to nature; the crackling sound of fire, the smell of fresh rain on soil, the healing characteristics of plants and the color green, being in proximity to animals, etc. That, along with today’s critical environmental conditions and rapid urbanization, shifted architects' focus towards eco-conscious projects to bring people closer to nature. Architects explored numerous approaches: rammed earth structures, recycled materials and furnishing, designing around the site's sun orientation... The practice was so driven by green architecture that the lines became blurred between what is truly sustainable and ecological and what is "greenwashed". But what proved to bring about the most innate biological connection with nature was biophilia, and "bringing the outdoors in" through design. [Read More »]( Circular Economy: Designing for Bioregions Cities are complex ecologies of intersecting natural systems and urban infrastructure. Environmental degradation has brought attention to the asymbiotic relationship between man-made and natural systems. A new economy is emerging where interdependence and environmental stewardship are valued. Designing for a circular economy requires consideration of human habitats not as towns or cities, but as bioregions. [Read More »]( What is Subscription Economy in the Context of Architectural Production? Subscriptions are quickly becoming an integral part of everyday life. For example, streaming platforms have completely replaced the need to own video cassettes, while ride-sharing services partially cover the need to own a private car. Subscriptions have been largely understood as digital services, but a new trend suggests that the same concept could be transferred to physical objects in the near future. Instead of owning a fridge, a washing machine, or even light bulbs, one could acquire a subscription to ensure the freshness of produce, clean clothes, and a well-lit home. [Read More »]( ArchDaily’s upcoming monthly topics: -Light in Architecture -The Laboratory of the Future If you’d like to submit content related to these themes, [send us a message](. [Submit »]( Follow Us: [ArchDaily Twitter]( [ArchDaily Instagram]( [ArchDaily Pinterest]( [ArchDaily Youtube]( [ArchDaily Facebook]( [Unsubscribe / Update Preferences]( [Privacy Policy]( [Contact us](mailto:support@archdaily.com) [Unsubscribe / Update Preferences]( [Privacy Policy]( [Contact us](mailto:support@archdaily.com) [ArchDaily logo] © All rights reserved. ArchDaily Part of DAAily Platforms AG 2023. Seehofstrasse 16, 8008 Zürich Switzerland. This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( ArchDaily · Monseñor Carlos Casanueva 0237 · Providencia · Santiago 7520253 · Chile