The suburban housing crisis demands a radical reimagining of residential development through a Circular Economy framework—one that prioritizes longevity, adaptability, and regenerative material practices. By integrating hyper-local production methods, Design for Disassembly (DFD) principles, and Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) technologies, this approach proposes a new paradigm for suburban housing that actively reduces dependence on non-renewable resources and minimizes construction waste over time. Rather than viewing buildings as static end-products, this model treats housing as a dynamic system—capable of being repaired, remanufactured, and transformed in response to changing social and environmental conditions. These circular strategies not only address immediate housing shortages, but also deliver lasting economic, environmental, and social value across a wide range of stakeholder communities. In doing so, the approach aims to challenge conventional development practices and establish a more customizable, equitable, and ecologically integrated future for living.
Generational Materials: An Economy of Recycling, Reuse and Renewal
