José Manuel Cabrero

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José Manuel Cabrero is a Professor of Architectural Structures and Timber Construction at the Universidad de Navarra, where he has led the Cátedra Madera Onesta since its founding in 2011. A distinguished Doctor Architect and Humboldt Fellow, he is recognized as one of Europe’s leading experts in structural timber joints. He serves as Spain’s sole representative on Eurocode 5 working groups for joint design and finite element modeling, and has led numerous national and European research projects advancing sustainable construction and structural design.

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Aug 02 2025

The circular economy could make demolition a thing of the past

Illuminem Voices

Net Zero · Architecture

The construction industry generates over 2.2 billion tonnes of waste annually, with demolition accounting for the vast majority. A shift to circular economy principles—designing for disassembly, reusing materials, and upcycling waste—offers a sustainable alternative to demolition