Academic

Academic institutions have a key role to play in providing leadership and support for the built environment sector through educational provision and applied research. This section provides resources for educators who wish to upskill and embed circular economy principles across the curriculum.

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The Rediscovery Centre – ‘Circular Economy Conversations’ series

The Rediscovery Centre run a ‘Circular Economy Conversations’ series focusing on raising awareness and fostering discussions on different aspects of the circular economy.  On 31 January 2020, the Rediscovery Centre hosted a unique Hempcrete Seminar and Workshop. https://www.rediscoverycentre.ie/hempcrete-seminar-and-workshop/ On 11 July 2019, the Rediscovery Centre hosted a workshop on Construction and Demolition Waste. https://www.rediscoverycentre.ie/circular-economy-conversations/

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The UK Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN) series of Natural Materials workshops in 2021 and 2022

The UK Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN) hosted a series of Natural Materials workshops in 2021 and 2022. Introduction to Natural Materials Natural Materials: Retrofit Introduction Natural Materials Masterclass: Building with Earth Natural Materials Masterclass: UK Timber Novel Natural Materials Natural Materials Masterclass: Building with Lime Natural Materials Masterclass: Building with Cork Natural Materials and

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CITA IGBC, CIOB and GMIT Aistriú Circular Economy Series

The Construction IT Alliance (CITA) Irish Green Building Council (IGBC), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) ‘ Aistriú Circular Economy Series covered the following topics: ‘Introducing the EU Green Deal and what it means for the Built Environment’ ‘Introducing Lifecycle and Whole Life Carbon Thinking’ ‘Exploring how Industry and

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