December 04, 2026 | 12:00–13:30 CET
Online | Language: English
How can the building sector contribute to the transition towards a circular economy? With resources becoming increasingly scarce and demands for sustainability growing, the efficient use of materials, resource recovery and reuse, as well as digital approaches to planning and construction, are becoming more important than ever.
This EULiST Lunch Lecture hosted by TU Wien explores how scientific insights, digital technologies and innovative planning methods can help make the building sector more sustainable and resource-efficient.
Three experts from TU Wien will present current research approaches and offer different perspectives on circularity in the built environment – ranging from the characterization of the building stock and digital models for smart cities to digital tools for circular construction.
Program and Speakers
12:00–12:30 CET
The Characterization of the Building Stock and its Relevance to the Circular Economy
Prof. Dr. Helmut Rechberger
Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, TU Wien
Head of Institute of Water Quality & Resource Management and Head of Research Unit of Waste & Resource Management
12:30–13:00 CET
Models that Make Smart Cities
Dr. Gabriel Wurzer
Faculty of Architecture and Planning, TU Wien
Institute of Architectural Sciences, Research Unit of Digital Architecture & Planning
13:00–13:30 CET
Digital Tools for Circular Construction
Prof. Dr. Iva Kovacic
Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, TU Wien
Head of Institute of Building and Industrial Construction and Head of Research Unit of Integrated Planning and Industrial Building
Who Should Attend?
The EULiST Lunch Lecture is aimed at students, researchers, academic staff, alumni, lifelong learners and everyone interested in sustainable development, resource efficiency and the future of the built environment.
Registration
Participation is free of charge. Prior registration via our online registration form is required.
Register now: REGISTRATION LINK
Upon successful registration, participants will receive a confirmation email including the Zoom access link.
Discover new perspectives on the circular economy in the building sector with us. We look forward to welcoming you to the EULiST Lunch Lecture hosted by TU Wien.
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