Circularity and biodiversity
Creating future-proof sustainable buildings by working on
circularity and biodiversity.
Future-proof sustainable buildings
Circularity and biodiversity play a crucial role in creating future-proof buildings. Our consultants not only provide insight into the current sustainability performance of your real estate but also help you develop a roadmap towards a circular portfolio.
With tailored guidance, we support you in implementing concrete measures, such as circular construction methods and biodiversity-enhancing solutions. This way, we ensure your buildings are truly ready for the future.
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Insight into the circularity and biodiversity of your buildings
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The road to circular construction
Our buildings account for 50% of the extraction of new materials from the earth and 40% of all waste. Additionally, buildings are responsible for 40% of global pollution. Clearly, we have a long way to go towards circularity, but CFP Green Buildings can start you on the road. Discover how our Circular Quickscan, tailor-made advisory programme, and support in circular maintenance can benefit you!
Why circular buildings?
By 2050, all buildings must be circular. Currently, less than half of the world’s population consumes nearly all of the Earth’s resources. With the global population continuing to grow, it’s clear that urgent action is needed to ensure we can all live sustainably on a single planet.
The call for a circular economy is growing rapidly, and buildings play a crucial role in making it a reality. This means eliminating the use of new natural resources and raw materials by prioritising reuse. Get in touch with us and start making your buildings circular today!
How does CFP support the implementation of circularity?
- Tailored advisory process
Every situation requires a unique approach. CFP provides customised advice to implement circularity step by step. Our consultants help identify opportunities, develop a realistic roadmap, and guide projects from start to finish.
- The Circular Quickscan
CFP’s Circular Quickscan provides insight into the current circularity status of your building. This serves as the foundation for determining next steps, such as developing a strategy, identifying key measures, and creating an action plan. This includes material reuse, waste reduction, and selecting circular (re)construction methods.
- Circular maintenance
Maintenance is the perfect opportunity to integrate circularity into practice. CFP assists in developing circular maintenance plans, making use of existing maintenance budgets. This enables you to implement circular maintenance gradually, without requiring large investments.
Get in touch with us and discover how we can help you implement circularity in your real estate!
The importance of biodiversity
Global biodiversity has declined significantly in recent decades, with more than 50% of species currently at risk of extinction. While the dangers of climate change and the importance of the circular economy are increasingly recognised, biodiversity still receives too little attention. This is unjustified, as biodiversity is essential to human life. From clean drinking water to food security, biodiversity forms the foundation of our ecosystem.
Biodiversity in sustainable buildings
Biodiversity plays a key role in making buildings and their surroundings more sustainable. Effective measures include:
- Adding green façades and rooftop gardens
- Promoting native flora and fauna on your property
- Implementing natural water retention systems to strengthen habitats
By integrating biodiversity into your sustainability strategy, you contribute to a healthier environment while increasing the value of your real estate.
How does CFP support biodiversity?
- Biodiversity Scan
Our Biodiversity Scan provides insight into the biodiversity performance of your building and its surroundings. The scan identifies opportunities for improvement and forms the foundation for a targeted action plan. This includes mapping existing flora and fauna, assessing biodiversity value, and identifying concrete measures.
- Advisory services and project management
CFP goes beyond providing advice—we also oversee the implementation of biodiversity measures. Our experts develop a practical roadmap, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure seamless project execution. Whether it’s creating a green roof, improving water management, or establishing habitats for specific insects and wildlife, we support you from start to finish.
- Integration with other sustainability goals
Biodiversity does not stand alone. We help you integrate biodiversity measures with other sustainability initiatives, such as BREEAM, WELL, circularity, and climate adaptation. This way, you maximise the impact of your sustainability strategy and create synergies between different measures.
Incorporating biodiversity into your building?
Do you want to make biodiversity a key part of your project? Get in touch with us to discover how we can help make your buildings greener, healthier, and future-proof!
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Frequently asked questions about future-proof buildings
What is circularity?
Circularity refers to the reuse of raw materials and the prevention of waste. Instead of a linear cycle where products and materials end up as waste, it is a closed cycle in which no raw materials are lost.
What are circular buildings?
Circular buildings are sustainable buildings in which raw materials are reused to the maximum possible extent. Materials return to the economy in the highest possible quality through efficient cycles. Circular buildings do not extract anything from the earth that cannot be regenerated, and they do not create waste.
How can I make my building circular?
A circular building starts with insight into its current state. A Circular Quickscan helps determine which materials can be reused and which circular construction methods can be applied. Additionally, circular maintenance allows for gradual sustainability improvements without major investments.
What is a climate-adaptive building?
A climate-adaptive building is more resistant to extreme weather events as a result of climate change. Climate-adaptive buildings reduce heat stress and flooding, among other things, and increase biodiversity.
Why is biodiversity important for buildings?
Biodiversity contributes to a healthier environment, improves air quality, increases property value, and supports climate adaptation. Green roofs and façades can, for example, help reduce urban temperatures and mitigate water-related issues.
What measures can enhance biodiversity around my building?
Biodiversity can be boosted by adding green roofs and vertical gardens, planting native flora, installing nesting boxes, and implementing natural water retention systems to support local ecosystems.
How can I combine circularity and biodiversity in my building?
Circularity and biodiversity reinforce each other in sustainable construction. Choosing circular building materials, such as sustainably sourced wood or recycled green roofs, helps promote biodiversity. Additionally, nature-inclusive measures, like green façades and water retention systems, contribute to both goals, making buildings more future-proof.
