To establish a tangible, functioning Circular LivingLab (CLL)—a physical site for testing prototypes and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in real-time.
To create a robust academic framework (LCMC) by fostering collaboration across Architecture, Design, Urbanism, and Landscape Architecture.
To synthesize complex research findings into clear, actionable Blueprints and Action Plans that can be adopted and adapted by municipalities globally.
Modern urban development often operates under a linear, extractive model. Built environments, designed without circular principles, generate massive waste streams, deplete resources, and fail to integrate natural resilience. This results in urban inertia—a disconnect between sustainable theory and practical, scalable implementation on the ground. CLL@IMUAU exists to dismantle this gap, providing the necessary physical and academic platform to prove that circularity is not just a goal, but a deployable infrastructure.
We bring innovation and sustainability to every project we undertake.
To establish a tangible, functioning Circular LivingLab (CLL)—a physical site for testing prototypes and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) in real-time.
o create a robust academic framework (LCMC) by fostering collaboration across Architecture, Design, Urbanism, and Landscape Architecture.
To synthesize complex research findings into clear, actionable Blueprints and Action Plans that can be adopted and adapted by municipalities globally.
1.Diagnosis
Extensive field documentation and study of local resource flows and material waste (A6).
2.Co-creation:
Running intensive, thematic workshops that bring diverse stakeholders together to prototype solutions (A1).
3.Implementation
Building the physical prototypes and the LivingLab model, proving feasibility and impact on a tangible scale (A2).
4.Dissemination
Developing the final, replicable Action Plan, educational tools, and scientific literature (A4).
Frequently Asked Questions about CLL@IMUAU
CLL@IMUAU is a research laboratory dedicated to the circular economy. We focus on developing innovative and applied solutions in the built environment, collaborating with various institutions and organizations to create real impact.
Collaboration with CLL@IMUAU can be done through research partnerships, participation in joint projects or workshops. We want to involve various organizations in our process of innovation and support for the circular economy.
Our projects include urban sustainability studies, circular product prototypes, and co-creation workshops. We focus on integrated solutions that respond to current community and environmental challenges.
Contact us to discover more about our innovative initiatives.