COST Action CA21103

Implementation of Circular Economy in the Built Environment

COST Action CA21103

About CircularB

CircularB Action aims to develop a common international framework of a circularity rating tool with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) based on current best practices of CE construction, state-of-the-art and ECEAP.

Structure

Meet our Working Groups

The CircularB COST Action aims at delivering a holistic approach to circular buildings including all technical, technological, social, legal, economic and environmental aspects. In order to cover all of the proposed aspects, the research will be divided into 4 WGs.

Working Group 1

Circularity strategies and best practices

Leader: Daniel-Viorel Ungureanu | Co-leader: Katerina Tsikaloudaki

This WG will work on developing innovative methods to apply circularity strategies in design and construction activities and identify best practices.

Working Group 2

Circular value chain and stakeholder engagement

Leader: Diana Bajare | Co-leader: Gabriel Zsembinszki

This WG works on analysing the full value chain of circular buildings and circular materials and components.

Working Group 3

Circular KPIs framework

Leader: Helena Gervásio | Co-leader: Rand Askar

The WG3 aims to identify and develop relevant, reliable and replicable circular KPIs that can measure the circularity index of new and existing residential buildings.

Working Group 4

Dissemination and results communication

Leader: Philip Griffiths | Co-leader: Adriana Salles

This WG will ensure the maximisation of the Action's impact via various dissemination, communication, and outreach activities as well as identify opportunities to enlarge the Action's network and communicate with

News & Activities

Latest Updates

News

Working Group 1 – Working Group 4 Meeting (Hybrid event)

We are pleased to announce the meeting of Working Groups 1 and 4 to be held in Valetta – Malta, and online, on the 29th and 30th of November 2023, with a focus on starting the development of D3, Training School and E-learning. We sincerely appreciate the commitment and valuable contributions of all participants. Working...

Activities, Training Schools

1st CircularB Training School: “Circularity strategies and best practices for new and existing buildings”

We’re thrilled to announce the 1st CircularB Training School, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to fostering expertise and innovation in the realm of circular economy practices. This first Training School focuses on circularity strategies and best practices for new and existing buildings. Join us as we embark on an enriching journey to delve deep into the...

Activities

CircularB Mid-term Conference

COST Action CA21103 – Implementation of Circular Economy in the Built Environment – CircularB – is delighted to announce its Mid-term Conference scheduled to take place in Timisoara, Romania, from the 29th to the 31st of May 2024. The CircularB Mid-term Conference is being jointly organised with the 4th International Conference “Coordinating Engineering for Sustainability...

Activities, Workshops

1st Workshop – Part 2: Creating a Roadmap towards Circularity in the Built Environment – State-of-the-Art – Córdoba, Spain

We are excited to announce our 1st Workshop – Part 2, “Creating a Roadmap towards Circularity in the Built Environment – State-of-the-Art.” The event will take place in the beautiful city of Córdoba, Spain, from the 12 to the 14 September 2023. The workshop aims to foster innovation and circularity practices within the built environment...

News

Working Group Meeting (Hybrid event)

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News

Invitation to Participate in Study – Stakeholder-based Cost-Benefit Analysis

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Activities, Conference Grants, ITC Conferences

Inclusiveness Target Countries Conference (ITC) grants

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Call for STSMs – Extended Submission deadline

STSMs important dates Action Initial dates Extended dates Call Opening 1 February 2023 – Deadline for Applications Submission 28 February 2023 31 March 2023 Communication of Applications’ Evaluation Results March 15 to 20 April STSMs Period 1 April to 31 August 21 April to 31 August Deadline for End-of-Mission Reports Submission Submitted within 30 days...

Activities, STSMs

Call for Applications for Short-Term Scientific Missions

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Activities, Workshops

1st Workshop – Part 1: Creating a Roadmap towards Circularity in the Built Environment – Skopje (North Macedonia)

1st Workshop will be held in Skopje (North Macedonia), on 26-28 April 2023. This event is the first part of a two-stage Workshop offering opportunities for CA21103 participants to network, share their latest research, and collaborate on producing high-profiled scientific publications in the field of Circular Economy in the built environment – more info.

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