A5085306281- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Recycled Aggregate Concrete Performance
- Sustainable Industrial Ecology
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Renewable Energy and Sustainability
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Civil and Structural Engineering Research
- Extraction and Separation Processes
- Urbanization and City Planning
- Sustainability and Ecological Systems Analysis
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Building Energy and Comfort Optimization
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Housing Market and Economics
- Wind and Air Flow Studies
- Urban and Freight Transport Logistics
- Innovation, Technology, and Society
- Engineering and Materials Science Studies
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Metallurgy and Cultural Artifacts
- Urban Heat Island Mitigation
- Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials
Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development
2016-2025
Leibniz Institute for Neurobiology
2014
Leibniz Association
2007
The dynamics of societal material stocks such as buildings and infrastructures their spatial patterns drive surging resource use emissions. Two main types data are currently used to map stocks, night-time lights (NTL) from Earth-observing (EO) satellites cadastral information. We present an alternative approach for broad-scale stock mapping based on freely available high-resolution EO imagery OpenStreetMap data. Maps built-up surface area, building height, were derived optical Sentinel-2...
The building sector consumes large quantities of resources and generates high levels construction demolition (C&D) waste. From an 'urban mining' perspective, the stock can be seen as a repository natural resources. In order to manage this repository, evidence is needed on its quantity dynamics. Although data exist for domestic buildings, little exists non-domestic buildings. A new method presented quantify material buildings – based German stock. quantification process involves three steps:...
Building stocks are the dominant consumers of resources within national economies. Correspondingly, there is high demand for improved knowledge material and flows in built environment. Material flow analysis well suited to meet this demand. Although numerous studies have been conducted on topic over recent years, these frequently lack applicability transferability due insufficient documentation or treatment uncertainties. A new approach presented here calculate domestic buildings using...
Summary Material flow analysis (MFA) is a helpful tool to understand and develop the circular economy. There exist number of MFA models depict inflows outflows bulk nonmetallic mineral building materials, which are, in fact, largest flows terms tonnes. However, until now such have not attempted directly link outflows. In order achieve closed loops, it necessary consider qualitative aspects as well quantities. The technical possibilities recycling determined by both quality quantity...
Abstract Urbanization is considered a main driver of building material consumption. Nevertheless, statements on links between urbanization and resource consumption remain qualitative. This study aims to globally quantify the non‐metallic mineral at level nations. Based hypotheses, we have investigated relationship construction further impact variables. Data were examined using descriptive analytical statistical methods, by developing step‐by‐step regression models representing them in path...
Abstract Transformation research has in the past years emerged as a shared lens to study and support radical societal change towards sustainability. Given nascent exploratory—yet highly normative ambitious—character of transformation research, we aim enhance understanding research: when do designs qualify what is needed for putting into practice, are results? To this end, develop framework that identifies criteria designing reflecting on results, design processes research. We employ reflect...
Abstract Sustainable development has typically been framed in relation to the impacts of new buildings without adequately considering road and utility infrastructures. In addition, pattern investment building work most industrialized countries is changing from build alterations existing housing stock. Therefore, any discussion on sustainable needs include both stock urban infrastructure (roads utilities) support them. The focus demand for raw materials future construction, with premise that...
Abstract This paper explores the critical role of spatiality and scale in industrial ecology (IE) research to promote circularity within built environment. Traditional IE frameworks are predominantly a‐spatial a‐political, overlooking complex socio‐ecological–technological dynamics urban–regional environments. gap limits development holistic assessments effective strategies for circularity, often externalizing political, economic, societal implications. In this paper, we emphasize need...
Summary Most anthropogenic material stocks and flows are associated with the building sector. Several recent studies have developed composition indicators (MCIs) suitable for calculating of sector using bottom‐up approaches, which hold great potential to provide information support resource efficiency policies. A major limitation is lack country‐specific MCIs. This study aims introduce a concept better transferability MCI across different contexts by proposing requirements defining MCIs...
Urbanization is a global trend: Since 2007 more than 50% of the world’s population have been living in urban areas, and rates urbanization are continuing to rise everywhere. This growth has led an increased demand for natural resources, particular non-metallic minerals such as stones, sand clay, which account one third entire flow materials. Generally, these materials traded within regional markets. close geographical link between building areas material supply hinterland leads massive...
ABSTRACT Many cities across China are investing in subway projects, resulting much construction activity, which has experienced a surge over the past decade. The activities inevitably cause dramatic quantity of subway‐related excavated soil and rock (ESR). How to manage it with minimal environmental impact on our urban ecosystem remains an open question. present study evaluates global warming potential (GWP, expressed by CO 2 eq) from different ESR recycling landfilling scenarios via life...
Abstract Urbanization and built environment significantly impact resource consumption, posing sustainability challenges, especially regionally, due to bulk material dominance. Circular practices, like closing, slowing, narrowing offer solutions. However, effective circularity management requires understanding stock comprehensively. Material cadastres model city regional materiality using typology approaches GIS Modelling, offering insights into potential supporting strategic circular...
Abstract Many studies calculate the material stock of buildings by using intensities and reference values for building dimensions. Often, they lack a clear definition transparency in selection to be analyzed, as well adequate description determination buildings. This article presents randomized their case study Vienna. On basis digital geo‐information model, were categorized according age, use, volume. From each category, samples randomly selected different dimensions determined based on...
Limiting land take is an important sustainability target. To this end, infill development a primary strategy. implement strategy, policy-makers need reliable knowledge base on potential (IDP), such as brownfields, vacant lots and underused lots. This study presents the results of first comprehensive national survey IDP in Germany. Almost 12% German municipalities were contacted by questionnaire. In contrast to previous studies, also takes into account smaller towns small-scale lots, which...
We present a practice-oriented analytical framework that supports the generation of actionable knowledge for practice and policy actors to facilitate sustainable niche innovations emerge mature. Originating from an applied research context, combines operationalises existing transition-related concepts frameworks build on their respective strengths make them more relevant practice. The facilitates tracing development pathways system-centred agency-centred perspectives yield insights into both...
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Cleaner Production (CP) addresses precautionary, site-specific environmental measures to reduce emissions and assess resource efficiency potentials at the point of origin by analyzing operational material energy flows. The approach is generally based on criteria quality as well environmental/occupational health safety, promotes their integration. paper presents options for applying CP aggregate mining, a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) illustrated results from study small-scale industrial mining...