Charlotte Dautremont

Dr. Charlotte Dautremont


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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12 January 2025 in Sustainability
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CDCharlotte Dautremont
Charlotte Dautremont
EGEmilie Gobbo
Emilie Gobbo
The application of circular strategies in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) sector has been extensively researched, demonstrating the significance of technical approaches. However, research also focuses on the organizational challenges that arise within circular networks. Recent studies emphasize the importance of collective action in fostering cooperation across the value chain to achieve circular economy (CE) goals. Nevertheless, a considerable amount of research, including EU policies, tends to concentrate on “end-of-pipe” solutions, while failing to adequately address the socio-ecological challenges inherent in the transition to a CE. This study aims to explore collective activities and work in circular construction ecosystems at the macro, meso, and micro scales, identifying their interconnections. The findings of the literature review indicate that a successful transition to a CE requires a deeper commitment from stakeholders, which is influenced by the structure and relationships within the ecosystem. The increasing complexity of these ecosystems necessitates a redefinition of stakeholder roles and competencies, emphasizing a collective perception of value. Given the lack of tools and research on collaboration, we propose developing a map of circular construction ecosystems to improve the visualization and understanding of their dynamics.