{"id":15127,"date":"2026-05-15T09:08:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aus.arquitectes.cat\/?p=15127"},"modified":"2026-05-15T09:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:08:07","slug":"aus-debates-reuse-in-architecture-are-we-ready-as-a-profession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aus.arquitectes.cat\/en\/aus-debates-reuse-in-architecture-are-we-ready-as-a-profession\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cAUS Debates\u201d: Reuse in Architecture \u2014 Are We Ready as a Profession?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On March 23, 2026, we held a new session of the \u201cAUS Debates\u201d, a format promoted by the COAC<\/a><\/strong> Association of Architects for Sustainability<\/strong><\/a> to create spaces for meeting, reflection and discussion around the current challenges facing the profession.<\/p>\n

This session, focused on reuse in architecture, brought together professionals from different fields \u2014public administration, the construction sector, industry and professional practice\u2014 with the aim of sharing experiences and opening a collective debate on the role of reuse in the current context of climate emergency.<\/p>\n

You can read the rest of the articles about the \u201cAUS Debates\u201d held so far here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Reuse as the Core Theme of the Debate<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

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The debate was initiated by AUS member Sara Baldasano [presentation<\/a><\/strong>], an architect specialized in circular construction \u2014who also took part as a speaker\u2014, introduced by Greta Tresserra, president of AUS, and moderated by Albert Sagrera, vice president of the association [presentation<\/a><\/strong>]. We were also joined by speakers Kai Liebetanz (Green Building Council Espa\u00f1a) [presentation<\/a><\/strong>] and Carla Ferrando (Parabase), who contributed complementary perspectives grounded in operational practice.<\/p>\n

The session was structured in two parts: an initial series of presentations followed by an open debate with participation from attendees.<\/p>\n

The starting point was clear: to analyze to what extent material reuse can be integrated into the sector\u2019s everyday practice and what conditions are necessary to make this possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Following the presentations, a participatory debate was opened with contributions from a \u201cfront row\u201d made up of key stakeholders from the sector \u2014public administration, the construction industry, manufacturers, organizations and professional associations\u2014 allowing for the exchange of experiences, concerns and perspectives. The discussion was then opened to the audience, generating a rich space for conversation and exchange.<\/p>\n

As part of the session, a series of questions were also posed to both the speakers and the front row participants, with the aim of gathering shared visions on the future of reuse and identifying initial steps to move forward in this field. This survey-based format, promoted by the AUS Board, is becoming established as a useful tool for guiding potential lines of action within the \u201cAUS Debates\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Key Conclusions<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Several key ideas emerged from the session:<\/p>\n