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Architects as catalysts of reuse in construction

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From design-for-disassembly to urban mining, industrial ecology holds key insights for transitioning towards sustainable cities. Yet, its insights into the reuse of building materials remain largely underutilized in urban design and architectural practice.

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Fig. 1: Interdisciplinary disconnections between architects and scientists.

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  1. School of Architecture, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA

    Veronica Nicholson

  2. School of the Environment, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA

    Veronica Nicholson

  3. CSIRO Environment, Black Mountain, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

    Alessio Miatto

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