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Published in 6/2019 - Economy

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Architects Are Guarding the Future of Circular Economy

Nani Pajunen

As we are progressing from the old, conventional linear economic model towards a circular economy, the crucial decisions are made at the beginning of the lifecycle of a built area. 

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