Shaping Circular Transitions in the Built Environment

From Barriers to Enablers

Luís Bragança, Meri Cvetkovska, Viorel Ungureanu , Katerina Tsikaloudaki

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Springer Nature Switzerland AG
19 October 2025

Environmentally-friendly architecture & design; Economic systems & structures; Sustainability; Civil engineering, surveying & building

Series: Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering

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This open access book explores how to operationalise circular economy principles in the built environment by turning barriers into enablers of systemic change. Drawing on research from the COST Action CircularB, it examines technical, regulatory, economic, and cultural obstacles while highlighting the enabling role of digital tools, innovative business models, and harmonised indicators. The book examines how circularity is integrated into European and national policies, public procurement, and urban strategies, offering a comparative analysis of best practices and policy gaps. It also addresses the need for standardised terminology and frameworks to support the integration of circularity in design, assessment, and construction. Featuring a curated glossary of over 400 terms, the book fosters shared understanding across disciplines. Combining critical analysis with actionable insights, it equips professionals and policymakers with tools to support a regenerative and resource-efficient transition in the construction and urban sectors.

Edited by: Luís Bragança, Meri Cvetkovska, Viorel Ungureanu, Katerina Tsikaloudaki, Marianna Marchesi
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9783032028334
ISBN 10: 3032028337
Series: Springer Tracts in Civil Engineering
Pages: 578
Publication Date: 19 October 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active