The construction sector is one of the largest contributors to the global use of raw materials and land, the production of waste, and the use of water and energy. Despite overall high consumption, some built structures are more sustainable than others; particularly, some contribute to the circular economy in construction, supporting repeated use of construction resources in various forms (as buildings, systems, components, or materials). ...

Policymakers rely on the best available knowledge to address the complex policy challenges of our times, such as global pandemics or the mitigation and adaptation to climate change. In response, many mechanisms and formats for science-policy exchange have been created, yet there is little overview of these formats, limited clarity on their suitability for different contexts, and insufficient scaling of innovative approaches. This report ...

This paper investigates the mode-shift potentials of a road-space reallocation policy with the goal of reducing car-use with the goals of improving liveability and reducing transport related emissions in urban areas. We show the mode-choice effects of repurposing 46% of road surface area from cars to bicycles, e-bikes (25 km/h) and s-pedelecs (45 km/h) as well as internalizing external transport costs in Zurich, Switzerland. The preferences ...

Optical 3D surface scanning has emerged as a valuable modality for assessing spinal deformity in patients with scoliosis, avoiding radiation exposure. However, correlations remain moderate between deformation parameters obtained from radiographs and those estimated solely from the 3D back surface, referred to as the “back-shape-to-spine” approach. To improve the accuracy with which the back-shape-to-spine approach can estimate the internal ...