New Materials and Circularity at the Local Level

Rethinking materials and their use is essential to promote circularity in local architecture and reduce the environmental impact of the sector. Life cycle analysis of materials allows for optimizing their production, use, and reuse. New materials derived from waste create opportunities to transform by-products into valuable resources, fostering local innovation and reducing waste. Likewise, integrating the water cycle into construction processes and urban planning contributes to a more responsible and resilient management of urban ecosystems.

Through this line of work, CRAL provides local administrations with advice, studies, and specific projects aimed at improving the circularity of resources related to the territory, urban areas, and architecture—whether addressing fundamental elements of urban metabolism or specific construction materials.

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