Hear from the Circular Economy Special Interest Group (SIG) as they present a vision for a built environment future shaped by circular economy principles, grounded in real projects, practical lessons and delivery experience.

Where other sustainability initiatives and groups have focused on legislation, certification and metrics, the SIG (Special Interest Group) hopes to inspire the built environment community through a series of real-life experiences and case studies.

Often faced with barriers to adoption and a tendency to revert to business as usual, the visioning document will encourage readers to imagine a world that has transitioned away from the risks associated with a linear economy towards the full adoption of circular economy principles. By imagining both that future, and the consequences of failing to achieve it, the industry can take a step closer towards realisation.

During the presentation, members of the SIG will share several case studies that inform the visioning piece. To date, the collated case studies demonstrate a wide-ranging adoption of the circular economy across multiple sectors and typologies.

Centred around the six principles of circularity, building for disassembly, building in layers, building for longevity, building for flexibility, designing out waste and building with reused materials, the case studies demonstrate how these drivers have influenced project outcomes and delivery.

The final visioning document will be inspiring and uplifting, rooted in real projects and demonstrating a tangible pathway to circular economy adoption.

During the webinar, attendees will hear four case studies followed by a discussion around the six principles of circularity.

10:00 Welcome from Chair  

           Catherine Staniland, Chief Impact Officer, NLA   

 

10:05 Case Study 1 

           Jonny Plant, Director, Corstorphine & Wright 

 

10:15 Case Study 2 

          Marylis Ramos, Director, Savills Earth  

  

10:25 Case Study 3 

          Simon Bennett, Regional Director, Civic 

 

10:35 Case Study 4 

          Michelle Sanchez, Sustainability Lead, RSHP 

 

10:45 Panel discussion 

          Speakers above 

 

11:00 End