News: 3rd September 2024

The Re-Use Atlas - The Second Edition

Bigger and better! The second edition of Duncan Baker-Brown's 'The Re-Use Atlas: A Designer's Guide Towards a Circular Economy' is now available to buy!

Published by the RIBA, the new edition features over 40 case studies of pioneering architectural projects testing the opportunities an authentic circular economy presents the construction sector - whether that is deconstruction and reuse, adaptive retrofit or full-on closed loop ultra-low carbon beautiful buildings! The foreword is by Professor Graeme Brooker from Royal College of Art, with a preface by the inventor of the term 'Circular Economy' - Walter R. Stahel, plus contributions from the fantastic Dr David Greenfield, Freegle's inspiring Cat Fletcher, the University of Brighton's brilliant Nick Gant and the incredible Jonathan Chapman.

Here's what Kate Raworth, author of Doughnut Economics had to say about it:

"This brilliant book is just popping with insight and inspiration. Packed with beautiful yet practical projects from every continent and context, it's a glorious celebration of the materials we build with - and the infinite creativity that lies in their reuse. If you are looking to learn from many of the world's most inventive and expert circular designers, this is it. Dive in."

Purchase your copy from the RIBA bookshop, or at your favourite online or physical book shop.