Practical tools for a circular transformation of office interiors
The CEO Guidelines support companies, public institutions, and workspace planners in designing office environments that are future-proof and resource-efficient. Developed from real-world insights across international pilot projects, the guidelines offer actionable recommendations in the following areas:
- Legal Frameworks
- Circular Design
- Circular Business Models
These guidelines are aimed at all actors along the value chain – from manufacturers and planners to procurement teams and facility managers.
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The “Circular Design” Guideline
Designing office furniture for longevity, reuse, repair and circular value retention
This guideline explores how circular design principles can be applied to office furniture in order to extend product lifespans, reduce waste and preserve material value over time. It highlights key strategies such as durability, modularity, repairability, disassembly and material selection, showing how design decisions shape the entire lifecycle of furniture products.
The document supports designers, manufacturers and other stakeholders in developing products that are better suited for circular systems. It offers practical orientation on how to align design processes with the needs of reuse, refurbishment and recycling, and how to create furniture that remains valuable across multiple use cycles.