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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Nicholson, V., Miatto, A. Architects as catalysts of reuse in construction. Nat Cities 1, 179–181 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44284-024-00042-8
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