Knowledge base

Since 2010, we have been involved in several projects inspired by the principles of Cradle to Cradle, the circular economy and/or the importance of health in buildings.

Together with many (international) partners, we have collaborated in research and projects in the built environment. Many interesting sources have been developed during these projects both by collaborating partners and ourselves. In addition, there are also several interesting sources from external parties that we have used as a foundation to enrich our knowledge, all of which we are happy to share with everyone via this page.

Below you will find all the knowledge available in English, via the flags at the top right you can navigate to the Dutch and German knowledge.

When multiple languages are available, it is possible to go to the appropriate language of this article via the flags (top right).

This knowledge base has its origins in the C2C Center.

Towards a sustaining architecture for the 21st century The promise of Cradle to Cradle design

Video | William McDonough & Michael Braungart | English | 01-05-2003

Cradle to Cradle® design is an ecologically intelligent approach to architecture and industry that involves materials, buildings and patterns of settlement which are wholly healthful and restorative. Unlike cradle-to-grave systems, Cradle to Cradle® design sees human systems as nutrient cycles in which every material can support life. Materials designed as biological nutri- ents provide nourishment […]

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Beyond the Triple Bottom Line

Document | William McDonough & Michael Braungart | English | 01-08-2002

Pursuing positive aspirations at every level of commerce anchors intelligent design deep within corporate business strategy. And when good design drives the business agenda, the path toward sustainability turns from end-of-pipe solutions to creating value with innovative product design…. More information about the paper: Corporate Environmental Strategy, August 2002 GreenMoney Journal, June/July 2003   *only the […]

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Design for the Triple Top Line – New Tools for Sustainable Commerce

Document | William McDonough & Michael Braungart | English | 01-01-2002

The triple bottom line has been, and remains, a useful tool for integrating sustainability into the business agenda. Balancing traditional economic goals with social and environmental concerns, it has created a new measure of corporate performance. A business strategy focused solely on the bottom line, however, can obscure opportunities to pursue innovation and create value […]

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Usability of Life Cycle Assessment for Cradle to Cradle purpose – Position Paper

Book | NL Agency - Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment | English | 01-12-2001

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a measurement tool that has been used since the 1970s as a means of assessing the environmental impact of products or services. Cradle to Cradle is an innovation framework used since the 1990s in order to design products and services which are beneficial in economic, health and environmental terms.

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Dismantling Regio Venlo Floriade 2012

Document | Sven Stimac | English | 01-01-2001

The Floriade 2012 is one of the first major sustainable land developments project in the Netherlands inspired by the Cradle to Cradle® design philosophy. A set of principles inspired by Cradle to Cradle® as well as vision and mission statement were developed: the Floriade / Venlo Principles. About ninety percent of the development Floriade park […]

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The Next Industrial Revolution

Document | William McDonough & Michael Braungart | English | 01-10-1998

Albert Einstein wrote, “The world will not evolve past its current state of crisis by using the same thinking that created the situation.” Many people believe that new industrial revolutions are already taking place, with the rise of cybertechnology, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. It is true that these are powerful tools for change. But they are […]

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Biomass Nutrient Recycling

Document | Michael Braungart, Katja Hansen and Douglas Mullhall | English | 01-08-1997

Article from Water, Environment & Technology, published August 1997, p.41-45 Biomass Nutrient Recycling An affordable closed-cycle process with added benefits Michael Braungart, Katja Hansen, and Douglas Mullhall

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The Hannover Principles Design for Sustainability

Book | William McDonough & Michael Braungart | English | 01-01-1992

The City of Hannover, Germany, has been designated as the site of the world exposition in the year 2000. Hosting the world’s fair on the eve of the next millennium is both a great challenge and a great responsibility. By choosing “Humanity, Nature, and Technology” as the theme for EXPO 2000, the city has decided […]

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