Open AccessRemanufacturing: strategies to enhance the life extension of short-cycle building products
Author(s) -
Cinzia Talamo,
Monica Lavagna,
Carol Monticelli,
Alessandra Zanelli,
Andrea Campioli
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
techne
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.229
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 2240-7391
pISSN - 2239-0243
DOI - 10.36253/techne-10591
Subject(s) - remanufacturing , reuse , exhibition , product (mathematics) , process (computing) , extension (predicate logic) , business , life extension , engineering , architectural engineering , manufacturing engineering , computer science , waste management , mathematics , programming language , geometry , archaeology , history , operating system , gerontology , medicine
This essay explores the issues of reuse and remanufacturing in the construction sector, considered to be key strategies for circularity and value conservation, based on the extension of product life through multiple use cycles. The main levers for boosting the logic of reuse and remanufacturing are investigated, as well as the major barriers that hinder their spread. In particular, the focus is on the components coming from the renovation of tertiary buildings (offices, accommodation, exhibitions, retail), characterised by short use cycles. These components are the most suitable for innovative remanufacturing experiments, since they are distinguished by high economic value and high residual performance after the replacement process.