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Basic Principles in Material Conservation
Reuse existing buildings – convert buildings to new use far less money than new construction.
Use reclaimed and recycled materials for construction.
Use materials that can be recycled when building is at end of its life.
Design buildings to be the right size for their purpose, oversized buildings use more materials, oversized mechanical systems use excess energy.
Design around standard building material sizes, creates less trimming waste.
Use advanced framing techniques – reduce waste, better insulated building.
Use nontraditional recycled materials as building materials – tires, plastic bottles, agricultural waste.
Incorporate recycling facilities into every design
Use reclaimed and recycled materials for construction.
Use materials that can be recycled when building is at end of its life.
Design buildings to be the right size for their purpose, oversized buildings use more materials, oversized mechanical systems use excess energy.
Design around standard building material sizes, creates less trimming waste.
Use advanced framing techniques – reduce waste, better insulated building.
Use nontraditional recycled materials as building materials – tires, plastic bottles, agricultural waste.
Incorporate recycling facilities into every design
