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Circular and Flexible Infill Concepts: Integration of the Residential User Perspective

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  • Bob Geldermans

    (Department of Architectural Engineering and Technology, Delft University of Technology, 2628 BL Delft, The Netherlands)

  • Martin Tenpierik

    (Department of Architectural Engineering and Technology, Delft University of Technology, 2628 BL Delft, The Netherlands)

  • Peter Luscuere

    (Department of Architectural Engineering and Technology, Delft University of Technology, 2628 BL Delft, The Netherlands)

Abstract

Circular building has gained considerable attention in the Netherlands during the past decade. It is rooted in concepts such as circular economy (CE) and Cradle-to-Cradle (C2C ® ), accentuating the closing and coupling of material loops to establish effective and efficient resource flows. Moreover, those concepts adhere to a systemic, holistic worldview, incorporating multiple flows and values. Although social aspects, such as health, wellbeing, and social inclusiveness, are generally part of circular building principles, specific benefits for end-users are not. This paper explores the synergistic potential of circular and flexible ( Circ-Flex ) criteria from the perspective of enhanced control and convenience for residents. The hypothesis is that without integrating the user domain, replicability of circular building concepts on a larger residential scale cannot be done in a truly sustainable manner. The paper is structured around two objectives: (1) further identifying the relationship between flexible and circular building; and (2) exploring the impact of circular, flexible building concepts and practices for the users of multi-family housing, specifically regarding interior partitioning. The research follows a mixed-mode methodology comprising of literature review, case study, expert consultations and a quick-scan assessment. Eleven Circ-Flex criteria are explored, grouped in three categories: flexibility capacity, circularity capacity, and user capacity. These criteria are applied to two partitioning variants, whilst exploring the performance regarding material circulation and user benefits.

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  • Bob Geldermans & Martin Tenpierik & Peter Luscuere, 2019. "Circular and Flexible Infill Concepts: Integration of the Residential User Perspective," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(1), pages 1-19, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:11:y:2019:i:1:p:261-:d:195425
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    1. Mendel Giezen, 2018. "Shifting Infrastructure Landscapes in a Circular Economy: An Institutional Work Analysis of the Water and Energy Sector," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(10), pages 1-17, September.
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    1. Tai-Yi Liu & Po-Han Chen & Nelson N. S. Chou, 2019. "Comparison of Assessment Systems for Green Building and Green Civil Infrastructure," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(7), pages 1-22, April.
    2. Bob Geldermans & Martin Tenpierik & Peter Luscuere, 2019. "Human Health and Well-Being in Relation to Circular and Flexible Infill Design: Assessment Criteria on the Operational Level," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(7), pages 1-26, April.

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