Design for Deconstruction (DfD) in Urban Context: Recommendations for Cities

Abstract

Aim: The article aims to explore the feasibility of transferring the principles of designing buildings for deconstruction (DfD) to the urban scale and to develop practical recommendations for local authorities.

Methodology: The research methodology includes a literature review, desk research, comparative analysis, analogy, and synthesis.

Results: The study's findings result in recommendations supporting DfD-oriented urban planning, encompassing spatial planning, standardization of technologies and materials, data management, the promotion of DfD principles, and strategic development.

Implications and recommendations: The implications of the analysis highlight the need for a systematic integration of DfD principles into urban policy and planning practice. It is recommended to develop regulatory, educational, and digital tools that facilitate the implementation of DfD at the city scale and enhance awareness and engagement among all stakeholders.

Originality/value: The DfD principles, previously applied primarily in the architectural context of individual buildings, have been analyzed to adapt them to urban-scale applications, addressing the need to optimize and coordinate fragmented and independent design processes. This adaptation can facilitate the closure of material loops in specific urban areas, thereby advancing circular urbanism.