Our research focuses on reuse at the layers of the building process with the highest environmental and financial impact: structures and building envelopes. To address the high upfront costs, that often hinder structural reuse, we developed scalable strategies based on the larger availability and therefore flexibility of one-dimensional elements such as columns and beams, supported by a catalogue of adaptable construction details and a form-follows-availability logic. This approach reduces financial risk while enabling flexible integration of reused structures, making them adaptable for different functions, as tested in projects such as the Wakkerzeelsebaan community centre and NETTO 0, where buildings are conceived as reversible assemblies and are active future material storage holders. For the project of Police Federale, we designed a catalogue based on the digitalised building components, to asses them and reconfigure them into a new building that corresponded with the needs of the site.

Across these projects, our research builds practical knowledge and tools, such as detail libraries, material catalogues, and testing protocols, that make reuse more accessible, scalable, and economically viable. By focusing on waste prevention, one-dimensional structural strategies, and reversible envelopes, we aim to maximise impact where it matters most, while offering a clear, robust, and future-oriented approach to circular construction. These system-based solutions can serve as a foundation for future construction and renovation projects, allowing components to be combined, exchanged and reused over time, thereby increasing operational efficiency in maintenance, repairs, and procurement.