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CIRCULARITY BY DIGITAL FABRICATION FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE: THE CASE OF THE WOOD ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN INDUSTRY.

  • Shirin Shahrbandi - Department of Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
  • Fatemeh Bavali - Department of Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
  • Giuliano Galluccio - Department of Architecture, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

DOI 10.31025/2611-4135/2025.19541

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Abstract

This paper examines the application of digital technologies as circularity drivers in the wood design industry analyzing project scalability, material sustainability, and the challenges of transitioning from theoretical research to practical implementation. This paper examines the application of digital technologies as circularity drivers in the wood design industry, analyzing project scalability, material sustainability, and the challenges of transitioning from theoretical research to practical implementation. A scoping review methodology was employed to identify key concepts, research gaps, and emerging trends, complemented by case studies published between 2015 and 2023. The literature search in Scopus, using keywords such as “furniture manufacturing,” “CNC,” “3D printing,” “sustainable material,” “sustainability,” and “recycle wood,” initially retrieved results across diverse fields; narrowing the focus to architecture yielded limited findings, highlighting the lack of sector-specific studies. Case studies, predominantly from Europe—particularly Denmark, due to strong institutional initiatives and supportive policies—were then examined to contextualize the review. Findings reveal a persistent gap between empirical experimentation and theoretical validation.

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Editorial History

  • Received: 11 Jun 2025
  • Revised: 05 Sep 2025
  • Accepted: 23 Oct 2025
  • Available online: 17 Nov 2025

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