BCIT ARSC

Every second, more than 500 kilograms of construction waste are generated throughout Switzerland. Which buildings are demolished and how much resources are lost through this process? What motivates building owners to demolish? What roles do laws and standards play? And what does this mean for our environment and our future?

A building repurposing and extension in Winterthur exemplifies how design processes can be turned upside-down in favor of circular construction and compelling residential architecture.