Day: September 12, 2023

Creative, Sustainable Design

Creative, Sustainable Design

This article, titled, Dysfunction, Deconstruction & Reconstruction: Exploring Sustainable Thinking Through Design Making by Andy Milligan and Jason Nelson, asks foundational questions regarding the circularity of a building’s life cycle. By circularity, I mean, we design a home, build it, move in and use it, and then 

Cost Analysis of Deconstruction vs. Demolition

Cost Analysis of Deconstruction vs. Demolition

This academic paper, titled An Analysis of Cost and Duration for Deconstruction and Demolition of Residential Buildings in Massachusettshttps written by Nasiru A. Dantata, is a detailed discussion of the variables involved in comparing deconstruction vs. demolition in Massachusetts. Since the publishing of this paper, 

How To Deconstruct A House

How To Deconstruct A House

This overview article titled How to Deconstruct a House by Maria Hasan, features many of the steps required in dismantling a residential structure. From the planning stage through to the final removal of the foundation and/or chimney structure, this article is a simple introduction to