Jun 22, 2026
The IAK at Dresden Science Night
Out with the Old—Into the System—Circular Economy in Construction
Buildings come down, tons of debris pile up—but construction waste is more than just trash. Concrete, bricks, and plaster are full of raw materials that can be kept in the cycle. This presentation shows how the circular economy works in construction, why it is urgently needed—and what research is ensuring that tomorrow’s demolition material becomes the building material of the day after tomorrow.
Friday, June 26, 20267:45 p.m.
TUD Dresden University of Technology (TUD)
Department of Hydro Sciences
Chemical Institutes 2.BA
LectureHall 2 (CHE 091)
Bergstraße 66
01069 Dresden
Benjamin Schwan, Researcher at the Institute of Waste Management and Circular Economy
Duration: 30 min