Exploring the relationship between the level of circularity and the life cycle costs of a one-family house

In the last couple of years, actors in construction industry have shown an increasing willingness to move towards circular businesses. However, many consider be a more expensive option, which makes reluctant invest circularity. This study contributes existing literature by relating Level Circularity (LoC) for one-family house its Life Cycle Costs (LCC). Using design-orientated research, design was altered gradually increase LoC. The results revealed that it is possible double LoC 0.41 compared initial (LoC = 0.20) without LCC. Furthermore, measures do not require radical changes and process. Rather, only requires replacing virgin materials with recycled or biological materials, using building products can disassembled relatively easily. also circularity level further resulted sharp product costs, therefore less economically attractive companies. Therefore, we suggest starting easy measures, already current typical houses.