Press & News releases
28 February 2025

Turin’s path to 2030: Woodcircles and the future of circular wood use

Turin is making significant strides toward climate neutrality by 2030. Woodcircles plays a role in promoting the reuse of wood in construction, demonstrating how circular economy principles can be applied effectively.

Wood from renovations, which is typically sent to Woodcircles partner IREN’s facility in Vercelli for transformation into pallets, was instead repurposed through the project. These pallets were ingeniously turned into an art installation for the Paratissima exhibition, later dismantled and reassembled into furniture for a kindergarten—demonstrating the versatility and impact of circular design in real-world applications.

We spoke with Laura Ribotta, from the City of Turin – Department of European Funds and PNRR, about this practical example of the circular economy principle.

Watch the video to explore how this innovative city experiment is redefining urban sustainability through the Woodcircles project.

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Project updates
8 September 2026

WOODCIRCLES Travelling Demonstrator takes circular timber construction from research to reality

As World Green Building Week 2026 puts the spotlight on the future of the built environment, the WOODCIRCLES project is bringing circular construction principles to life with the first full installation of its Travelling Demonstrator in Tartu, Estonia.

Events
21 August 2026

The Woodcirlces Travelling Demonstrator opens its European journey at the Estonian National Museum

The Woodcircles Travelling Demonstrator has arrived in Tartu, Estonia, marking the first stop of its journey across Europe. Installed in front of the Estonian National Museum (ERM), the full-scale wooden structure brings the principles of circular construction to life and invites visitors to explore how buildings can be designed for reuse rather than demolition. The launch marks an important milestone for the project, bringing years of research, collaboration and innovation into a tangible experience that demonstrates how circular approaches can transform the future of timber construction.

Press & News releases
9 July 2026

The Woodcircles Travelling Demonstrator begins its journey

A new chapter is about to begin for Woodcircles. After months of planning, design, coordination and collaboration across the project, the Woodcircles Travelling Demonstrator is getting ready to start its journey across Europe.

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