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Stories of Impact
Explore what’s possible for built environment circularity with these stories
In this issue of Circular Economy Magazine, you’ll enjoy an exploration of the organizations, programs, and initiatives forwarding circular innovations, solutions, and education in the built environment.
Check out these inspiring stories, which serve as excellent companions to this edition.
Les Matérialistes
Produced by Architecture Without Borders Québec, RECYC-QUÉBEC, Dark Matter Labs, and Les Interstices, this short film takes us into the future of built environment circularity, using an engaging approach that blends documentary and science fiction. The film communicates findings from a futurism workshop based on global trends and existing challenges. Available in French, English, and Spanish. Watch now at lesmaterialistes.webflow.io.
Case Studies in the Circular Built Environment
Compiled by Circle Economy, this collection shares the stories of 18 projects across Europe, providing tangible examples of how we can successfully integrate circular strategies in the built environment. Read now at circle-economy.com/knowledge-hub.
Creating Economic Opportunities Through Circular Deconstruction in Rural Communities
Presented by the Green Municipal Fund, this article series shares the stories of circular deconstruction projects across Vancouver Island that are reducing construction waste, creating job opportunities, and benefitting communities. Read now at greenmunicipalfund.ca.
Passive House Videos
Recorded and shared by BCIT's Zero Energy & Emissions Buildings (ZEB) Learning Centre, this inspiring nine-episode video series documents the construction of a passive house in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Watch now at bcit.ca/zero-energy-building.
Lead image photo credit: Les Matérialistes.
