CIRCULAR BUILDING
Innovation cluster and demonstrator concept
The construction industry in Saarland faces major challenges in securing the future viability of the region in the context of structural change, the energy transition and climate protection. Buildings play a decisive role in terms of resource and climate protection, as they represent a conglomerate of diverse materials with varying availability and have a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions. With an annual consumption of approximately 343 million tonnes of raw materials and CO₂ emissions of almost 380 million tonnes, building construction is a heavyweight in comparison with other industries and sectors. The Circular Building project aims to develop new solutions for the construction industry by conducting a preliminary study and establishing a competence network. The preliminary study deals with the identification of potential and challenges in the field of circular construction and serves as a basis for a sustainable transformation of the industry. In particular, the following tasks are addressed:
- Analysis of the construction industry and the use of recycled building materials: Investigation of current market and demand structures and documentation of existing structures in the region.
- Knowledge transfer and networking: Organisation of four events and excursions to promote exchange within the industry. Companies in the building materials industry and construction sector are actively involved in the planning in order to establish a competence network in the form of a “circular construction” cluster.
- Design of a demonstrator for circular construction: Creation of a practical research, demonstration and training object that serves as a basis for further innovation steps.
The aim is to create innovative concepts for resource-efficient and circular construction by combining analysis, networking and practical implementation. In the long term, the project should contribute to reducing CO₂ emissions and support the creation of sustainable jobs.
Duration:
12/2024 – 11/2025
Contact:
Cornelia Vogler
Department:
Stoffstromsysteme
