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Revision as of 13:54, 2 June 2009
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Contents
What is It?
- The reuse of building materials on site is a process to extend (potentially indefinitely) the period from cradle-to-grave for existing materials in the renovation of a building. Careful methods of deconstruction and repurposing of materials within the building are included in the process.
- Also known as: Repurposing, New Life Reuse, and in some cases Adaptive Reuse and Up-cycling.
Why is it Important?
- Helps to sustain the environment by avoiding landfills.
- Historically preserves the integrity of the building by use of original materials.
- Reduces embodied energy significantly by using materials that are already manufactured and have no need for transportation.
When to Use It?
- When there are any number of materials available for harvest within the space.
- Reuse of any material on site is preferred unless found to be unsafe.
Green Garage Example
Sustainability Goals
- Reuse 90% of all non-toxic materials on site.
- Recycle 90% of remaining 10% of materials not used on site.
Strategy and Conceptual Design
Material | Original Use | Image | Amount | Reuse | Recycle | Waste |
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Wood
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<1% | ||
Gypsum Wall Board |
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7500sq ft |
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0% | |
Particle Board |
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232sq ft |
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0% | 0% | |
Glass |
|
? |
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0% | |
Brick/Block |
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? |
|
? | ||
Concrete |
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? |
|
? | ? | |
Pipe |
|
? |
|
? | ? | |
Cellulose |
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? |
|
? | ? | |
Electrical Fixtures |
|
? |
|
? | ? | |
Fiberglass Insulation |
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? |
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? | ? | |
Duct Flex/Steel |
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? |
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? | ? | |
Ceiling Tiles
(acoustic fiberglass) |
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? |
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? | ? | |
Carpet |
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? |
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? | ||
Wiring |
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? | ? | ? | ? |
Resources
- Provide valuable links to help make it easier for others to pursue this pattern.