The Circular Economy Lab, is one of the pillars of the Zurich Center for Sustainability Leadership, within the School of Management and Law of the Zurich University of Applied Science (ZHAW). Leveraging interdisciplinary expertise in applied sciences and technology and collaborating with life science and engineering institutions, the ZHAW Circual Economy Lab bridges research, industry, and policy to accelerate the transition from linear to circular systems according to the motto: "Better for business. Better for the planet".
Circular and regenerative approaches for the built environment
NEB-2026-01-REGEN-01: Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildingsNEB-2026-01-REGEN-02: Advancing sustainable maintenance and repair measures for existing buildingsNEB-2026-01-REGEN-03: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space
Innovative funding and new business models for the transformation of neighbourhoods
NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-02: Understanding capital market dynamics for increased investment in NEB projects in neighbourhoodsNEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-03: Approaches to reuse vacant, obsolete or underutilised spaces
Connecting the green transformation, social inclusion and local democracy
NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-03: Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being
Representatives
Senior Project Manager
Zurich University of Applied Science - School of Managment and Law