DC6

University of Southern Denmark

Denmark

Description

Multi-layer building stocks characterisation and circular economy potential

Research project 3a (DC 6)

works on the subject of ‘Multi-layer building stocks characterisation and circular economy potential’.
The scale and quality of the existing building stock are the key determinants for stock upgrade and new construction. They indirectly determine the level of demolition and thus affect changes in building life expectancy. Understanding the quantity and quality of future construction and demolition waste and potentials of various CE strategies (including but not limited to material recycling and component reuse) requires high-resolution characterisation of the building stock. By integrating material stocks and material flow analyses, geographic information systems (GIS), socio-economic statistics, and engineering and architectural knowledge from diverse sources, this project will characterise the spatial building stocks at building, structure, component, and material layers, using case cities in Europe as examples. Based on this, potential for various CE strategies will be explored under different urban development, political and socio-economic scenarios. This project aims to develop methods to characterise building stocks in high resolution at multiple layers. This characterisation will facilitate the assessment and development of CE strategies, and it will incorporate quantum-inspired approaches to capture the dynamic and probabilistic nature of building values and life cycles.

Research project 3a (DC 6) works on the subject of ‘Multi-layer building stocks characterisation and circular economy potential’. The scale and quality of the existing building stock are the key determinants for stock upgrade and new construction. They indirectly determine the level of demolition and thus affect changes in building life expectancy. Understanding the quantity and quality of future construction and demolition waste and potentials of various CE strategies (including but not limited to material recycling and component reuse) requires high-resolution characterisation of the building stock. By integrating material stocks and material flow analyses, geographic information systems (GIS), socio-economic statistics, and engineering and architectural knowledge from diverse sources, this project will characterise the spatial building stocks at building, structure, component, and material layers, using case cities in Europe as examples. Based on this, potential for various CE strategies will be explored under different urban development, political and socio-economic scenarios. This project aims to develop methods to characterise building stocks in high resolution at multiple layers. This characterisation will facilitate the assessment and development of CE strategies, and it will incorporate quantum-inspired approaches to capture the dynamic and probabilistic nature of building values and life cycles.

Host institute: University of Southern Denmark

Country: Denmark

To apply

Application

Applications are to include:

A short cover letter explaining your personal motivation in pursuing a PhD, including how you see the PhD fitting into your career trajectory.
A CV, which should include details of your eligibility (degree and residency)
Copies of your BSc and MSc degrees and transcripts.
A sample of writing, e.g., master thesis, scientific publications, professional or popular science writing
Names and contact information of at least three relevant references. We will not contact references without your consent.