
Future of Net Zero | How material passports can aid building component recycling
The use of ‘preloved’ components enables highway authorities, amongst others, to construct more for their money at a much reduced carbon count. Digital marketplaces provide the supply. However, is the construction offered suitable? Where are the parts located? What is their size? Who designed and made them? What maintenance have they received over the years and what is their condition?
This is where the material passport comes in. It provides the necessary information to determine whether the construction is usable or whether the design of the new structure should be adjusted to suit.
According to UK architect Duncan Baker-Brown (founder of BakerBrown), it is essential that buildings are designed in such a way that they can eventually be dismantled or reconstructed and their components reused: ‘Buildings should be seen as repositories of materials stored for use in the future.’ Sustainability consultancy
Metabolic underlines this, citing the material passport as an essential tool: ‘If the goal is to reduce environmental impact via lower energy use and carbon emissions, then we need to reuse materials and do this effectively. To know they are of high value and that their use is worthwhile, we need material passports. It’s as simple as that.’
Read more about it in this article on the New Civil Engineer website.
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What's in it for me?
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Asset owners
Circularity and sustainability of objects is increasingly important.
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Project developer
Circular construction is a priority for your clients.
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Public Authorities
Insight into materials for everyone.
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Architects
Your circular design will determine everything.
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Builders
Proving that you meet your clients expectations.
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Installers
Manage circularity for installations during construction and maintenance.
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Producers
Demonstrate your compliance with environmental rules and regulations, with a Digital Product Passport.
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Consultants & Managers
Explain why you believe that circular construction is the future.
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Financial services providers
Financing that takes environmental impact, circularity and residual value into account.
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Quality & Data service providers
All circular construction data together on one platform.
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Service providers & Recyclers
Offer clients background information on the materials.
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Education & Research
Base research and education on the latest developments in the industry.