Strategic design solutions

CIRCULAR

DESIGN &

ECONOMY

Circular Innovation Study

The Circular Innovation Strategy is an intensive study that outlines a clear vision and actionable pathways for organizations looking to embrace circular design and economic models.

What is the Circular Economy?

Circularity means building smarter—designing out waste, keeping materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. It means creating spaces and systems that are efficient, adaptable, and low-impact for life.

This indicates social, economic and environmental renewal, where new forms of collective value empower local communities.

Why does it Matter?

In Canada, construction waste and carbon emissions are rising. Circular practices turn that challenge into opportunity—cutting costs, reducing risk, unlocking innovation, and future-proofing projects.

1/3

of the country's total solid waste comes from construction.
These are valuable resources that could be recovered and reused through circular practices.

30%

Buildings and the building industry collectively produce 30% of Canada's total GHG emissions

$150B

The construction industry contributed over $150 billion to Canada's GDP in 2022.  

1.3M

Homes needed by 2030 to balance supply and demand. 3.5 Million homes are needed by 2030 to restore affordability to early 2000s levels.

188K

The average annual production rate of new housing units in Canada since 2015. This number must increase to an average of 426,000 units per year until 2030.

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