Circular Design & Environmental Impacts of Building

This lecture covers the concepts of circular design and the environmental impacts of building structures, focusing on optimum reuse, waste reclamation, and environmental indicators. It discusses the technology of building, materials, construction, installations, and critical perspectives. The lecture also delves into the measurement of impacts throughout the life cycle of building materials, the effects of construction on the environment, and the correlation between waste generation and wealth. Additionally, it explores the generation of greenhouse gases, the embodied CO2 of structural frames, and the types of construction and demolition waste. The instructor emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices in the construction industry.