KBOB Recommendation: Sustainable Construction with Metals
The Swiss Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics (BBL) and the Metal Producers Association promote re-use and recycling of steel and aluminum components. These practices save resources, cut CO₂ emissions, and extend material lifecycles. The factsheet offers practical tips for dismantling, sorting, and integrating reused elements into new projec
Description
The Swiss Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics (BBL) and the Metal Producers Association advocate for re-use and recycling of steel and aluminum components in construction. These practices conserve resources, reduce CO₂ emissions, and extend material lifecycles.
The factsheet provides practical guidance on dismantling, sorting, and quality control, as well as strategies for integrating reused and recycled elements into new building projects. The aim is to promote circular construction methods that combine ecological responsibility with economic efficiency, supporting a sustainable future for the building industry.
The project goal is to create the Factsheet: KBOB Recommendation – Sustainable Building with Metals.
Key data
Co-Projectlead
Project status
ongoing, started 01/2025
Institute/Centre
Institute of Constructive Design (IKE); Institute for Building Technology and Process (IBP)
Funding partner
Federal government
Project budget
25'000 CHF
