The Hanze University of Applied Sciences has a long track record in circular construction and renovation. Indeed Hanze has developed and contributed to many partnerships with industry, public sector and academia. Research by the Hanze is helping bridge the gap between circular material supply and demand, is improving public engagement for circular construction, and supporting upcycle design.
Field lab circular design - reused material
Training & upskilling
Hanze has adopted circularity in the built environment not only as a research line but also in developing its assets as some of its buildings are designed and constructed with circularity as a core concept.In CTB, Hanze will connect regional supply and demand in backcasting and will support the development of the 2050 compatability check. Moreover, the university will adapt its curriculum to the needs of circularity and co-create upksilling for building professionals, also implementing transition theory as part of the training offered to students and professionals.
Investigating bio-based materials
Tools, protocols, policies
Hanze will lead the development of the circular building label toolboxin CTB, investigating best practices in the Circular Building and suggesting the way forward for an efficient labelling protocol.The university will also organize industry and public sector collaborators, empowering them to join a regional circular deal in the Northern Netherlands and contribute to CTB’s improved policy for planning and regulations.
Amar Bennadji, Prof. Sustainable Built Environment
Experienced partner
Pieter Omlo, Researcher Circularity
The Hanze University of Applied Sciences has a long track record in working in Interreg and EU project. International knowledge exchange, networking, continuous curricular development and research are fundamental for higher education institutions. Partnership in the Circular Trust Buildingproject and colloboration with the regional construction industry will strengthen understanding of local and European barriers to circularity and allow participation in the widely informed discussion, driving towards practical implementation.
David Gerds, Researcher Circularity