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Past events - 2024
23/05/2024
Lecture for Aalto University
The lecture for Aalto University on the 23rd of May was an introduction to circular economy in construction.
We discussed, among others:
→ Environmental reasons behind circular economy;
→ Challenges and opportunities related to circularity;
→ Circular building definition;
→ Circularity of chosen materials;
→ Real-life examples of circular projects.
07/05/2024
Reuse of construction materials - Circular construction
Educational meeting for craftsmen, contractors, designers and others who work in the construction industry at Iðan's premises in Vatnagörður 20 and online.
Katarzyna Jagodzińska, an expert in material and energy efficiency from Green Building Council Iceland, delivered a lecture on experience and practical guidelines for handling various building materials and objects (eg windows, doors, sanitary appliances (bathroom), lights and kitchen fittings) for reuse.
Hugi Hreiðarsson, one of the owners and founders of Efnisveitan, discussed their main challenges with reuse. He also told about two new projects including reuse of construction materials that are currently underway.
28/02/2024
Let's talk about the circular economy
The event Let's talk about the circular economy was held in Gróska on the 28th of February at 13.00 - 15.30 .
After discussions with business partners, we know that there are numerous actions that can be taken to facilitate the introduction of the circular economy in the Icelandic construction industry. But which actions should be prioritized? What should public bodies emphasize in order to promote the implementation?
We summarized the possible actions that were discussed in three categories:
→ Improved architectural design;
→ Proper registration of the environmental impact of new buildings and renovations;
→ Reduce risk and improve the efficiency of cycle projects.​
In the second part of the event, the participants were asked to answer which activities, aimed at facilitating circular projects, the Nordic Council of Ministers should focus on. They were also invited to answer the question: what should the Nordic countries advocate for at the European level (regarding circular construction)?