Published in 5/2023 - Tune Up

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Concept: Spolia – “An Ancient Tool for Contemporary Circular Economy”

Tapio Tuomi

The history of spolia dates back to the collapse of Ancient Rome and following propaganda of the Christian church. Nowadays, it could serve as a tool for repurposing building components, particularly when it comes to our endangered, post-1950s building stock.

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