Circular building
Circular construction means choosing materials from the outset in such a way that they can be used multiple times. With our “Circularity Consulting” approach, we support builders, architects and project developers in measurably integrating circular economy into construction projects, in the construction and renovation of individual buildings and districts through to entire cities and infrastructures. This creates solutions that are certifiable, economical and sustainable.
A building that becomes construction waste and waste at the end of use has a design problem.
Cradle to Cradle in new construction & renovation
EPEA enables builders and planning teams to implement the Cradle to Cradle concept. To make this possible, we support the planning process with “Circularity Consulting”. In doing so, we bring the C2C mindset to the planning team and regularly analyse the planning status. In doing so, we show the planning team which measures can be taken to improve the circularity of the building and thus create innovative results.
Cradle to Cradle dismantled
Continuing to use existing buildings as resource-efficiently as possible and at the same time modernize their energy efficiency is one of the biggest challenges of this decade. EPEA is helping to shape this transformation according to the Cradle to Cradle principle. We analyse the material value of existing portfolios, develop urban mining concepts and bring all materials back into circulation through our industrial-reuse network of product manufacturers.
Learn more about urban miningSpecially developed solutions
Buildings based on the C2C design principle are designed to be flexible and reusable. The healthy materials built and selected are easy to dismantle, can be separated by type and therefore completely recyclable. This turns buildings into long-lasting and valuable raw material deposits, which release the resources again after the end of their useful life and thus contribute to maintaining the value of the property.
Circularity Passport®
The Circularity Passports® — Buildings serves as a planning and documentation tool for calculating the recyclability of buildings and enables collaboration with architects, specialist planners and construction companies.
For completed construction projects, Circularity Passports® — Buildings also provides detailed information on which of the materials used can be easily separated and on the chemical composition of the products used in the building. It is also possible to determine the monetary value of the materials and structures used.
This information about the building offers you considerable added value for construction financing in terms of risk assessment, valuation and building operation.
conpli - Sustainable product testing made easy
For auditors, planners, developers, construction companies
In order to simplify the planning and documentation process for all stakeholders involved in planning and construction, we have developed “conpli”. Here, all material-related information on products and building materials is collected and structured for use in construction projects. The platform enables builders, architects, planners and construction companies to find out about recyclable and healthy building products. At the end, a Building Material Passport is created for each construction project — the material counterpart to the energy certificate.
Madaster
Material transparency and recyclability with Madaster
Would you like to document your project or portfolio based on BIM and gain insights into the materials contained, their ecological footprint and their recyclability? Then we would be happy to assist you with the analysis via Madaster.
Madaster is your cadastre for materials and products. Madaster registers data on all materials and products that have been used in an object, such as a bridge or a building. EPEA and Madaster have teamed up to give developers, investors, builders and managers of real estate and infrastructure an insight into the recyclability of components and materials.
BIM & More
BIM&more is an innovative platform that connects manufacturers of building products with architects and planners while promoting sustainability and circular economy in the construction industry. As an architect, you can use BIM&more metronomes to evaluate your building directly in the planning software and optimize it together with other project participants. As a product manufacturer, you can connect your product data via BIM&more Orchestra. This allows you to make your products available to planners directly in the planning software. EPEA supports you in establishing the platform and helps you establish sustainability and recyclability in your BIM processes.
Learn moreProCA - Your advantage in the green building market
For manufacturers of building products
Secure a competitive advantage by transparently proving the compliance of your products with leading Green Building Certificates, as well as automated integration into the DGNB Navigator and on Heinze.de.
ProCA offers a constantly up-to-date data service for transparent green building compliance, which integrates all relevant product information directly into their digital work processes. This allows you to concentrate fully on your core business while we keep an eye on compliance with certification standards for you.
At 20 to 30 percent, the materials account for a significant part of the gross construction costs. With Cradle to Cradle, this value is retained.
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