Frameworks

Arup Circular Buildings Toolkit

• Developed by: Arup
• Description: A framework of Circular Design principles based on relevant inter­national best practices / policies / recommendations such as​ EU Taxonomy, EU Level(s), the World Green Building Council, and National Green Building Councils.
• Link: https://ce-toolkit.dhub.arup.com/framework

Circular Economy Questions for Fitout Designers to Ask Themselves (2023)

• Developed by: Built (Australia)
• Description: List of 16 questions for designers of fitout projects.
• Link: https://forwardthinkingdesign.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Circular-Economy-Questions-for-Fitout-Designers-to-Ask-Themselves.pdf

Delta Institute - Toolkit for Using Storywood (2020)

• Developed by: Delta Institute 
• Description: "In short, this toolkit provides designers with the information and tools needed to navigate the universe of wood products and find the unique and sustainable material that will meaningfully resonate with their vision for a finished design."
• Link: https://delta-institute.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Tools-for-Using-Storywood-2020.pdf

Design Software

Rhino Circular

• Developed by: Circular Construction Lab at Cornell University 
• Description: "GrassHopper application that allows users to evaluate the material circularity of design proposals in early design phases. It assesses a building design’s environmental impact with respect to its circularity: the degree to which design solutions minimize extraction and waste in favor of reusable, recyclable, and renewable material resources."
• Link: https://www.food4rhino.com/en/app/rhinocircular?lang=en

Other Resources

Salvo futuREuse Resources

• Developed by: Salvo 
• Description: "This ever-growing resource library was created to give you access to up to date guidance, research and articles on key topics to support your reuse ambitions. Explore technical data sheets on reclaimed building material, reclamation specifications and case studies to inform reuse pathways." 
• Link: https://futureuse.co.uk/resources/
  • Note: Accessing resources requires creating a free futuREuse account to access (takes <2 min)

Recycling Works Massachusetts - Business and Institutional Furniture and Office Equipment Reuse Guidance (2018)

• Developed by: Recycling Works Massachusetts
• Description: Benefits of reuse, how to develop a reuse plan, potential reuse outlets, state facilities, end of life recycling and disposal considerations, procurement of reused items, resources.
• Link: https://recyclingworksma.com/furniture-and-equipment-reuse-guidance/