Closing the loop in building services: A systematic review of circular economy applications

• Published in: Building services engineering research & technology Vol. 46; no. 3; pp. 293 - 315
• Main Authors: Itanola, Moses, Griffiths, Philip, Motawa, Ibrahim
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01.05.2025
• Subjects: heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC); Circular economy (CE); building services; mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP); systematic literature review (SLR)

The substantial environmental impact of buildings has garnered significant attention. However, sustainability efforts often prioritise structural and envelope materials, overlooking building services - systems for ensuring occupants’ safety and comfort. Given their complexity, rapid technological ad...