Week-02-Intro

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[Audio] Circular design is a framework that tackles global challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. Design is an essential element of developing a circular economy that is restorative or regenerative by value and design.

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[Audio] Following on from week 1 "General introduction and background to Sustainability and the Circular Economy within AEC" of the new free CPD on Sustainability and the Circular Economy in AEC, BIM Heroes continues to share knowledge from AEC for AEC.

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[Audio] This week (2 of 8) focuses on a "Circular Design – Circular Economy, Design, Construction, Life Cycles" David Rollings starts by explaining the difference between Linear and Circular Economies. ALShimaa Allam follows on with an article looking at conducting Life Cycle Assessments Ian Rogers talks about integrating Whole Life Cycle into Design and Construction Before Diego Ratti explores differences between LCA and Energy Analysis Andrew Barclay closes the week by sharing a case study on Life Cycle Cost.

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[Audio] Keep your eyes open for week 3 – where we explore "Materials – Material Choices and Effects" WHAT! You're not yet a member of the free global BIM Heroes network of BIM/AEC/VDC professionals? Simply get in touch if you're a professional in our branch – and I'll organise an invite for you!.