Panasonic is introducing design for disassembly for circularity, a concept that could be adopted for the built environment and help future proof housing.

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Shelter is one of the most basic of human needs, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that we continually come up with new ways to build homes. Most building systems are open source to an extent, and the ...

Reversible architecture refers to a design and construction approach in which the structures and components of a building can be easily assembled, disassembled, modified, or reconfigured with minimal ...

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Disassembly is a relatively new practice, and much less developed than automobile production. In industrialized countries, most current dismantling facilities function like a workshop. However, an ...

In an era where anthropogenic materials surpass the weight of all life on Earth, and the construction sector stands as a major driver of ecological disruption, rethinking material practices, coupled ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Since the pandemic, more and more people have been working ...

Concept Luna won't be available in stores, but it shows the direction the company hopes to take its products as it attempts to become a circular company.