Before the practical Hands-on Workshop Living Lab, Sina Jansen and Julian Mönig, architects and researchers at the Natural Living Lab (TU Berlin), introduce key research initiatives exploring circular construction with recycled waste wood and earth materials. They discuss the environmental challenges of construction waste, strategies for reusing timber from demolition sites, and the role of traditional techniques like timber-earth construction in creating long-lasting, low-carbon buildings. Through real-world projects and student collaborations, they highlight how reinterpreting historic methods can inspire innovative, sustainable solutions for today’s construction sector.
IN THIS LESSON:
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The mission and methods of the Natural Living Lab
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Waste management legislation and its role in the built environment
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Challenges to adopting circular construction in practice
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A breakdown of real-world projects piloting waste-wood solutions
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Broader insights into earth-based construction techniques and material reuse
