We organise our actions in six thematic & strategic agendas:
Strategic Agendas:
Bio-economy
Circular Construction
Chemicals/Plastics
Manufacturing Industry
Food Chain
Water Cycles
Seven leverages provide additional support:
Leverage effects:
Lever Policy Instruments
Lever Circular Procurement
Lever Communication
Lever Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Lever Financing
Lever Jobs & Skills
Lever Research
What, why and how?
Why are we pursuing a circular economy?
Future visions 2050
How do we see our circular future?
About our management
Who steers what at Flanders Circular?
In the context of circular construction, it is crucial that buildings are adaptable to allow for flexible use. However, traditional ventilation systems can pose obstacles in a change-oriented (re)construction practice. Currently, the role of ventilation systems in the transition to a more circular economy is still largely overlooked.
With Circul'Air, the EMIB research group of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Antwerp aims to analyze at a meta-level which (alternative) ventilation systems facilitate flexible use and thus better align with a circular economy.
On one hand, we have examined the role of ventilation systems in an adaptable construction context. We have authored two scientific papers on this topic and compiled a guideline sheet on how to ventilate in an adaptable context. On the other hand, we have researched, documented, and tested (in a simulation environment) whether there are alternative ventilation strategies that are more compatible with an adaptable context than traditional systems. Additionally, we have built and demonstrated a proof of concept for an alternative system in a laboratory environment.
Universiteit Antwerpen - Departement, Bouwkunde - Onderzoeksgroep EMIB
Partners Renson Ventilation NV
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There is a doctoral research project underway that will further investigate the role of ventilation systems and other HVAC systems in an adaptable context in the coming years.