Transform neighbourhoods into hubs of circular economy through co-creation, shared resources, and community participation. 

Key barriers: balancing sharing with privacy and property rights, lack of funding for shared infrastructure, rigid planning regulations, absence of incentives for shared spaces and mobility, and limited expertise in designing circular neighbourhoods.

Develop flexible, sustainable, and affordable housing models  that respond to climate change, demographic shifts, and changing lifestyles.

Key barriers: resistance to new housing models, insufficient public investment, outdated regulations and family-oriented housing policies, slow adaptation of planning laws, and lack of interdisciplinary knowledge for climate-friendly urban development.

promote the reuse, refurbishment, repair and retrofitting and infrastructure to reduce waste, Co2 emissions, and resources consumption.

Key Barriers: Higher costs of reuse compared to new construction, complex regulatory frameworks, limited policy support, cultural resistance to reuse and the need for new construction materials and methods that preserve embodied carbon.

Integrate circular principles and embodied energy into the lifecycle of buildings to create more sustainable urban energy systems.

Key barriers: fragmented regulations, lack of funding and incentives, insufficient recognition of embodied energy, planning frameworks unsuited to local energy systems, unclear governance of energy communities, and limited management and communication skills for implementing circular energy concepts.

Facade systems that can adapt to the climatic conditions & bio-inspired facades

Carbon negative materials such as biochar, cork etc.

Digital Twins that monitor material flows, material performance, or material passports

Adaptation & Mitigation strategies through architecture.

Transforming linear supply chains into circular systems that reduce waste generation through improved resource management, recycling, and product life cycle design.

Key Barriers: limited recycling infrastructure, high investment needs for digital and logistics systems, insufficient policy incentives, low adoption of traceability technologies, and regulatory gaps in reverse logistics and circular value chains.

Transitioning from single-use plastics to reusable, recyclable, and bio-based packaging solutions in line with European packaging regulations.

Key barriers: limited reuse and recycling infrastructure, high costs of bioplastics, technological performance gaps, investment needs for new production systems, limited bioplastic supply, and regulatory and land-use constraints.

Improving public and market acceptance of bio-based materials through clear communication, education, and user-centred narratives.

Key barriers: low consumer awareness, technical and fragmented communication, misconceptions about bio-based and recycled materials, knowledge gaps among businesses, and negative perceptions of aesthetics and product quality.

Extending the lifespan of furniture through repair, refurbishment, reuse, and the integration of certified bio-based materials.

Key barriers: limited certification of bio-based materials, regulatory challenges, high research and development costs, and consumer concerns about the durability and quality of bio-based furniture.