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We successfully launched a pilot project to recycle old windows into float glass — a first in Switzerland. This marks a major step toward reducing CO₂ emissions and closing the material loop for building glass.

Our researcher Michelle Schneider will present her paper on windows and circularity at the SBE25 Conference on June 26. The paper explores strategies to extend the life cycle of windows through reuse and recycling approaches.

We took part in the Windays Conference in Biel and were inspired by the broad range of presentations. It was an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and explore the role of windows in sustainable construction.

At the AEC Hackathon in Winterthur, our team developed the foundation of a specialized window database. The prototype includes a feature that automatically evaluates the reuse and recycling potential of windows, setting the stage for a digital tool to support circular strategies in the building sector.

Students at the University of Applied Sciences in Augsburg organised a conference on Re-Use with guests Yayun Liu from MVRDV, Falk Schnemann from KIT and I, Michelle Schneider from ZHAW. It was a great opportunity to present my Master’s thesis conducted at the Institute of Constructive Design.