Accelerating circularity systemically: three directions for impactful research

Over the past two decades, research promoting a sustainable built environment has pioneered new horizons to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Yet, these efforts are suffering from a significant theory-practice divide.

This article offers three interconnected research themes to bridge this gap:

1. Distinguishing circularity practices across spatial and time scales;
2. Redesigning the value of design and its process; and
3. Learning from sister transitions for acceleration.