Tak for Sidst: A Field Study of Demolition in Denmark

Construction and demolition waste contributes huge amount of emissions to the climate crisis. The EU has asserted that moving toward a circular economy is one strategy to address climate change, of which resolving issues with construction and demolition is an important aspect. Denmark is leading the way in terms of construction and demolition waste recycling. However, the Danish Ministry of Interior and Housing has suggested that the current 85% construction and demolition waste recycling rate can be improved on. Through a hands-on field study of a state-of-the-art sustainable demolition project in Copenhagen, this paper investigates crucial collaborators for architects when circular economy principals are applied and practiced. Strategies and important stakeholders are detailed.