some automated bioreactors and liquid handlers) or HVAC and utility plant, which can only be broken down so far, and just because these items aren’t required on day one, an assessment should be made on potential future needs..

The good news is that 92.3% of non-hazardous waste generated in the construction industry is recovered, but this has remained static for the past 10 years with no meaningful improvement.To reduce the quantity of waste and minimise the need for recycling even further, we must move towards sustainable construction practices and a circular economy where buildings, components and materials are used more than once.. Why is the circular economy important?.

Pollution has a negative effect on people, our water systems and the ecosystems around us.Waste leads to pollution, whether it be from littering, incineration or landfill.So if we want to live in a less polluted environment, we have to reduce the amount of waste we create..

It is generally accepted that we should be using less of the world’s natural resources.By generating waste we are throwing away resources that are often only lightly, or sometimes never, used.

By moving to a regenerative model of reusing products multiple times, we facilitate waste reduction by using fewer natural resources.

In addition, we support natural processes, use less water, increase biodiversity and replenish biological materials.‘It makes giving good care easier.

I very much enjoy working at Circle.’Architectural Assistant Mirabell Schmidt completed her Masters of Architecture degree at the University of Westminster in 2018.She joined Bryden Wood shortly thereafter and now returns to her alma mater to help crit the next generation of architects.

We caught up with her to find out about her involvement in the Westminster program as well as to get her take on what young architects can learn from this seemingly daunting practice.. BW: How did you get involved with the University of Westminster's crit program and what do you enjoy about being involved?.M: As I studied at Westminster for both my undergraduate and postgraduate degree, I have come to know some of the tutors quite well.