Arup has joined forces with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to produce a report on the value of circular economy in real estate.

The circular economy offers real estate investors a framework for achieving environmental and social goals while delivering better economic performance. How do real estate business models need to change - apart from eco-design - if circular principles are to scale up in this sector?

The report defines five models to improve financial performance to the benefit of real estate investors and construction clients:

1. Flexible spaces
2. Adaptable assets
3. Relocatable buildings
4. Residual value
5. Performance procurement.