Circular Tools and Processes in Archtecture and Design

The objective of this paper is to initiate a discussion on the critical examination of the impact of sustainability assessment tools in the fields of architecture and product design. The paper explores the role of these instruments in the formulation of design strategies for the development of a collective framework that is close-loop and cross-discipline as a foundational starting point for future research articulations. The methodology employed an interdisciplinary and hybrid approach, integrating both qualitative and quantitative methods for the analysis of the complexity and multiple dimensions of the subject. The study is divided into three parts. The first part is a theoretical exploration of existing eco-design tools, concepts and norms. The second part is a qualitative case study analysis that explores patterns in selected projects in architecture and design. The third part is the development of a unified framework for the assessment, implementation and monitoring of eco-design strategies in the fields of architecture and product design. The paper aims to identify how these strategies can effectively articulate and retrofitted to support interdisciplinary complementations from both fields to achieve sustainability at different scales. Furthermore, this research contributes to the ongoing academic discussion on the value of multidisciplinary approaches and interdependencies in promoting sustainable circular design processes across scales and fields.