Ed Melet

Ed Melet is an Associate Professor of Circular Building at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences' Faculty of Technology. He specializes in sustainable construction practices, particularly focusing on material reuse and climate-resilient urban development. His research addresses innovative solutions for insulating glass recycling and nature-inclusive architectural frameworks.

Research interests include circular economy applications in construction, environmental sustainability metrics, and policy integration for green building practices. Notable contributions include a white paper on nature-inclusive urban development and a book exploring architectural circularity.

He actively collaborates with industry partners through workshops (e.g., 2023 Hergebruikt Isolatieglas series) and has been recognized with the 2024 RAAK Award for contributions to circular construction. Media engagements include a feature article in Bouwwereld discussing radical sector reforms needed for sustainable building practices.