Strategie di Riuso e Remanufacturing per la Gestione Circolare delle Residenze Universitarie verso il Raggiungimento di Obiettivi di Sostenibilità

In recent years, the diffusion of concepts and practices of the circular economy, together with the various initiatives of the European Union, is evidence of a growing interest in reuse and remanufacturing approaches for extending the useful life of resources. The implementation of these strategies in the construction sector is an ongoing process that necessarily requires a revision of the traditional approaches to the building design as well as of the current models of management and use of buildings. In this context, universities - poles of attraction for a plurality of stakeholders - represent a fertile ground for experimentation and validation of circular practices. In light of these premises, through the reading of innovative case studies, the paper explores the potential - outlining main trends - of University Residences as "hubs" able to promote the development of new systemic and transformative solutions towards circularity.