Environment and Resource Circularity (ERC)
Sustainability and International Ranking Center
Division Focus
The division seeks to understand how using resources sensibly and creating buildings that can be reused, repurposed, or recycled can make construction more environmentally friendly. It explores circular construction methods that generate sustainable and beneficial environments for communities now and in the future.
Core Scope
The division covers renewable and clean energy, waste management, water efficiency, net-zero solutions, building regulations, material characteristics, building physics and systems, indoor environment quality, and other related topics.
Key Thematic Areas
1
Renewable and Clean Energy
Supporting cleaner energy systems and improved environmental performance in the built environment.
2
Waste Management
Promoting circular approaches that reduce waste and improve resource recovery and reuse.
3
Water Efficiency
Advancing efficient use of water resources in line with sustainable planning and operations.
4
Net-Zero Solutions
Investigating strategies that support lower emissions and more sustainable building performance.
5
Building Regulations and Materials
Addressing material characteristics, regulations, and systems that support sustainable construction.
6
Indoor Environment Quality
Enhancing environmental quality inside built spaces to support health, comfort, and performance.
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Institutional Note
The ERC section highlights AAU’s commitment to sustainable and circular resource use through themes related to cleaner energy, efficient systems, responsible materials, and future-ready environmental design.
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