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Circular Construction Lab

Assessing the circularity potential of building construction products and systems

Circular construction helps reduce environmental impact and the use of raw materials in the building sector.

The Circular Construction Lab supports research and industry in the development, testing and validation of building components and systems designed for reuse and material recovery.

The lab provides a dedicated environment for experimental testing, training and co‑design, helping translate circular economy principles into practical, profitable and reliable construction solutions.

Credit: Eurac Research | Ludovica Galeazzi

Credit: Eurac Research | Ludovica Galeazzi

Credit: Eurac Research | Ludovica Galeazzi

Credit: Eurac Research | Ludovica Galeazzi

Credit: Eurac Research | Ludovica Galeazzi

Experimental testing for disassembly, recovery and re‑assembly

The Circular Construction Lab allows hands‑on testing of construction elements and systems, focusing on building envelope products.

We simulate realistic end‑of‑life scenarios through controlled disassembly and re‑assembly tests, assessing the potential for selective material recovery through reuse, remanufacturing or recycling.

By testing real products, we help companies and decision‑makers see the environmental and cost impacts of different design choices, supporting a shift from traditional “use‑and‑discard” construction towards more circular and resource‑efficient solutions.

Credit: Eurac Research | Ludovica Galeazzi

Evaluation of circular performance

We support the assessment of circular solutions through a structured and transparent evaluation process, including:

  • Design for assembly, disassembly and re‑assembly
  • Material traceability and recovery potential
  • Circularity metrics and performance indicators
  • Lifecycle scenario modelling

Thanks to the development of a specific end-of-cycle tool we are able to define the Circular index of building products and systems coupling technological evaluations, environmental (LCA) and economical (LCC) impacts.

This approach allows companies and researchers to quantify the environmental and economic benefits of circular solutions based on experimental evidence.

Credit: Eurac Research | Ludovica Galeazzi

Services for companies and public actors

We support companies, designers, certification bodies and public authorities in applying circular construction principles in practice.

We provide technical support and guidance to:

  • redesign components to improve reuse and disassembly
  • improve construction processes to recover more materials at end of life
  • assess the technical and economic performance of circular building products
  • use clear and measurable indicators to demonstrate circularity
  • provide evidence and practical solutions to assess and implement circular strategies
Credit: Eurac Research | Ludovica Galeazzi

Testing and demonstration capabilities

  • Disassembly, re‑assembly and reuse testing of façade and envelope systems
  • Documentation and comparison of end‑of‑life scenarios
  • Circularity training and coaching for industry partners
Contact
Martino Gubert

Martino Gubert

ResearcherInstitute for Renewable EnergyT +39 0471 055 727martino.gubert@eurac.edu

Miren Juaristi Gutierrez

Miren Juaristi Gutierrez

Senior ResearcherInstitute for Renewable EnergyT +39 0471 055 752miren.juaristigutierrez@eurac.edu

Project

ATTENTION

EU ITA-AUT ATTENTION - Improving the zero waste processes in the building construction sector

Duration: - Funding: Italy-Austria 2021-2027 (EUTC ...
Project

WINLOOP

WINLOOP - Development of technologies, digitization, and business models for closing the window ...

Duration: - Funding: Private organisations (Other ...
Project

DESCRIBE

FESR - Digital framework for sustainability and circular economy in the building life cycle

Duration: - Funding: FESR (EU funding / Project)

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