Ana Rute Costa

Ana Rute Costa

Lancaster University
United Kingdom
Working Groups: WG1, WG2, WG4
Scientific Expertise
Databases, data mining, data curation, computational modelling
Scientific Background
In 2024, I co-authored the Materials Passports: Accelerating Material Reuse in Construction policy paper. The purpose of this paper is to enable the widespread adoption of materials passports to support a circular economy. We provide a suit of guidance and templates to facilitate the immediate and comprehensive adoption of materials passporting across Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry. Following this work, I am currently involved on a series of research projects to implement material passports at different contexts and scales and analyse how to improve current practices.
Motivation
I am interested in understanding how architecture and the built environment can respond to current societal and environmental challenges and address climate emergency. My current research focuses on material reuse and prioritize deconstruction over demolition and design for disassembly (End of life design). I would like to take part of the on the working groups because I can bring insightful expertise and motivation.
Contribution
I'm happy to contribute to any of the working groups (specially 1, 2 and 4). Based on my expertise you can see where I can have a positive impact and where do you need an extra brain!