Building Materials Reuse - From Off Site
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What is It?
- As with the reuse of on-site building materials obtained from deconstruction, the reuse of (used) building materials from off-site providers also extends the cradle to grave life cycle of building materials. Local sources can provide deconstructed materials in all categories.
- Also known as: Used building materials; reuse building materials; reusable materials
Why is it Important?
- Our Relationship with the Earth is strengthened by reuse of materials that would have otherwise been buried in a landfill.
- Building strong communities by utilizing local historical buildings.
- Creating opportunity by acquiring reclaimed materials from local businesses.
When to Use It?
- When there are any number of reusable materials available locally.
Green Garage Use of Used Building Materials from off-site
Sustainability Goals
- Limit use of new materials as much as feasible. First goal is to reuse 90% of existing materials on site. [Building Materials reuse on site]
- At least 25% of "new" material is reused.
- Reduce the amount of material used by minimal designs.
- Design to match manufacturers dimensions to mitigate waste.
- At least 50% of the "new" material is recyclable.
- Expected Durability of material is at least 100 years.
Strategy and Conceptual Design
- Achieving these goals is reliant upon our ability to research and collaborate with the right local businesses that provide the materials needed.
- Local Reused materials align with our values in many ways:
- Reused materials means no manufacturing process and therefore lowered embodied energy.
- Local Businesses promote community wellbeing
- Aquireing materials locally leads to less carbon transmissions due to transportation.
Proposed Materials / Suppliers
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Brick/Block |
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Structural Wood | ||
Windows and Doors |
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Wood Flooring | ||
Tile | ||
Hardware |
Development Story
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Resources
- Provide valuable links to help make it easier for others to pursue this pattern.
- Architectural Salvage Warehouse