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Circular building The resources we use in our buildings are far too precious, too scarce, too energy-intensive and too carbon-intensive to be squandered without consideration or even thrown away. Adhering to the principles of circular building is a golden opportunity to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow regarding the materials we use in buildings, our supply chains, the environment and, of course, our health. At the core of this lies a disciplined approach to the underlying concepts of circular thinking, different requirements, design principles and detailed implementation. The aim of this document is to promote a common under standing of the concept of circular building such that as a strategy, it becomes an integral feature of every construction project. It should help all kinds of stakeholders in the building and property industry to think ahead when discuss ing and defining their individual goals and priorities for projects. It should also help align companies and organisations with the principles of the circular economy. Not only does this allow you to take a stand on the transformation that is now so urgently needed, it also enables you to play an active part in the practical application of circular building and its important contribution to sustainable building.