This article evaluates Europe's building sector's circular economy (CE). This industry is
responsible for 42% of energy consumption, more than 50% of extracted materials, 30% of …

The paper aims to enable a comprehensive definition for a Circular Economy (CE) that will
support its effective introduction in the building and construction sectors. According to the …

The application of the circular economy (CE) in the building industry is critical for achieving
the carbon reduction goals defined in the Paris Agreement and is increasingly promoted …

The world strives for sustainable development to minimize environmental impact and
resource consumption, where circular economy (CE) is emerging as a promising approach …

Construction organisations and governments need to seek a sustainable solution to
optimise resource consumption, minimise energy use, and reduce glasshouse gas …

Circular economy has become central in the European policy arena, and the Member States
have promoted a number of initiatives and programs to shift from their traditional linear …

The built environment exerts great pressure on natural resources. Its role in the transition to
a circular economy (CE) is critical. However, research from a holistic perspective, including …

Building renovation was declared a key point for sustainable development, however, the
renovation rate of residential buildings in the European Union is insufficient to meet the …

The building sector is a major contributor to global resource consumption and waste
generation. The circular economy (CE) concept offers a promising alternative to the …

According to a 2017 UN Environment report, the building and construction sector together
are responsible for 39% of all carbon emissions in the world. The World Green Building …