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
Material Use Supplier
Brick/Block
  • Prospective Flooring Solution
  • Front Garden Pavers
  • Short Dividing Walls
  • Steps
  • Rear Garden Walls
Structural Wood
Windows and Doors
  • Reuse of Windows and Doors would strictly be for interior use
  • Solid Core doors can be used as a flooring solution
  • Interior Windows that do not need thermal insulation.
Wood Flooring
Tile
Hardware
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