Project Inquiry

The construction sector is one of the largest contributors to CO₂ emissions, waste generation, and resource consumption. At the same time, circular economy approaches — such as material reuse, modular construction, and low-carbon alternatives — remain largely absent from national climate and energy policies.

Most existing strategies focus primarily on improving the energy efficiency of buildings. However, they often overlook emissions and resource use across the full life cycle of construction materials — from raw material extraction to reuse or disposal.

The production of cement, steel, and insulation materials is highly resource-intensive and generates significant emissions. Ignoring this material dimension makes it impossible to achieve long-term climate targets. DECON addresses this gap by examining how circular economy approaches can be embedded into climate and construction policies.