Webinar review: Circular construction as a pioneer of the construction industry of the future
Webinar review: Circular construction as a pioneer of the construction industry of the future
On October 22-25, 2024, vocational school teachers from all over Switzerland came together virtually to get to know the new "Future Perfect" project and its teaching content for sustainable and circular construction. Schools such as BBZH, GIBB, BBZ Olten, IDM Thun, GB Chur and GBSsG were represented. The focus of the webinar was on the introduction to the course content, the didactic concept and the skills that are to be taught to learners in the future. Another practical highlight was the joint exploration of the Moodle platform, where teachers were able to test the content directly.
Starting signal for the "Sustainable building" foundation course
The webinar focused on the presentation of the "Sustainable construction" foundation course, which will be tested by pilot schools from November. This course teaches the principles of sustainable construction and provides practical content that sheds light on current challenges in the construction industry - such as the use of resources, minimizing greenhouse gases and reducing construction waste. The aim is to provide learners with a critical and solution-oriented approach and to show them how sustainable practices can be translated into reality. Instead of direct application in the classroom, the aim is to develop a deeper understanding of the problems and sustainable solutions.
Why circular construction is so important
Circular construction, a central component of the course, promotes a fundamental paradigm shift in the construction industry—moving away from a linear approach toward a resource-efficient one in which materials and products are kept in circulation over the long term. The course not only provides a theoretical foundation but also instills the motivation to see oneself as a future shaper of the built environment, one who identifies new paths toward sustainability and emphasizes the importance of innovative thinking.
Future Perfect - The six courses at a glance
The Future Perfect project comprises six courses that gradually address the various aspects of the circular economy in construction, based on real-life requirements from vocational training.
Course Overview:
Sustainable building: Introduction to the circular economy
Circular building strategies: linear vs. circular construction methods
3D calculation tool: Ecological calculations in the construction industry
Reuse of components: Keeping materials in the cycle
Circular constructions: Planning for the future
Project support: Circular timber construction project in practice
All courses include interactive components and a learning resource that participants work through and reflect on throughout the course. The courses will be available on the Moodle platform for vocational schools in Switzerland starting in the summer of 2025 and offer practical assignments designed to help participants apply what they have learned in real-world construction industry contexts.
Didactic orientation: Networked, practical and future-oriented
The didactic concept of the Future Perfect courses builds on the skills anchored in the curriculum and is geared towards current and future challenges in the construction industry in a practical way. With the help of digital tools such as the 3D calculation tool, learners are given a new perspective on the construction industry and given the opportunity to learn about innovative solutions and critically reflect on current trends.
For more information and to access the courses, visit the official Future Perfectwebsite: Future Perfect – Circular Construction