Digital Circular Economy: An Emerging Framework

Researchers Sultan Cetin (TU Delft), Catherine De Wolf (ETH Zurich) and Nancy Bocken (Maastricht University), have developed a novel framework combining Circular Economy principles and life cycle stages of buildings, and mapped ten potentially enabling digital technologies.

These include:

Additive/robotic manufacturing;
Artificial intelligence;
Big data and analytics;
Blockchain technology;
Building information modelling;
Digital platforms/marketplaces;
Digital twins;
The geographical information system;
Material passports/databanks;
The internet of things.

Their framework can be used to create roadmaps or map your value network in your circular operations.
You can access their article freely.

https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/11/6348

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