Unbuilding: Salvaging the Architectural Treasures of Unwanted Houses
The country’s two leading expert advocates for salvaging parts of unwanted houses rather than demolishing them explain the “green” art of unbuilding (or deconstruction) and take the reader on a...
View ArticleDeconstruction Assessment in Cleveland, Ohio
Spring 2007 The George Gund Foundation of Cleveland funded ILSR to research, conduct site visits, and prepare a report about the current status of deconstruction in Cleveland with recommendations for...
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Susquehanna Deconstruction Pilot Project Report
In 2004, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awarded the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) a grant to assess the supply and demand for recoverable residential building...
View ArticleEconomic Benefits
The economic benefits of deconstruction are substantial. One of the biggest challenges to “greening” businesses is overcoming the false perception that environmentally-sound business practices...
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Deconstruction in Action
The ReUse People Oakland, California The ReUse People are among the best and the brightest of the deconstruction movement in the US. Since beginning operations in 1993 as a non-profit organization in...
View ArticleRecycling First: Directing Federal Stimulus Money to Real Green Projects
Directing Federal Stimulus Money to Real Green Projects published at http://www.emagazine.com/archive/4601 “Shovel-ready” is the key to the Obama Administration’s plan for a rapid flow of money to city...
View ArticleThe Evolution of Deconstruction
by Neil Seldman in BioCycle Deconstructing, as opposed to demolishing, abandoned buildings will revitalize our cities by reducing waste, creating green jobs, providing high-quality recycled materials...
View ArticleNew Developments
Updated June 2010 After 10 years of research, advocacy, implementation, and technical assistance to promote the development of building deconstruction across the US, ILSR is declaring victory. The...
View Article“Green” Deconstruction of Highland Park Home First in Texas
WFAA Dallas/Fort Worth, July 2010 by David Schechter DALLAS – The deconstructing of a house is under way in North Texas, and all for the purpose of going “green.” Environmental remodeling is great for...
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Creating Jobs and Saving Money through Reuse – A Deconstruction Case Study
The joint venture between Westmoreland Community Action (WCA), Greensburg, PA, and The ReUse People (TRP), Oakland, CA, completes a circle begun over a decade ago when HHS engaged ILSR to explore the...
View ArticleUnbuilding: Salvaging the Architectural Treasures of Unwanted Houses
The country's two leading expert advocates for salvaging parts of unwanted houses rather than demolishing them explain the "green" art of unbuilding (or deconstruction) and take the reader on a...
View ArticleDeconstruction Assessment in Cleveland, Ohio
Spring 2007 The George Gund Foundation of Cleveland funded ILSR to research, conduct site visits, and prepare a report about the current status of deconstruction in Cleveland with recommendations for...
View ArticleSusquehanna Deconstruction Pilot Project Report
In 2004, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awarded the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) a grant to assess the supply and demand for recoverable residential building...
View ArticleEconomic Benefits
The economic benefits of deconstruction are substantial. One of the biggest challenges to “greening” businesses is overcoming the false perception that environmentally-sound business practices...
View ArticleDeconstruction in Action
Deconstruction has several standard bearers across the United States. This article provides brief case studies and contact information for several of the leading companies.… Read More The post...
View ArticleRecycling First: Directing Federal Stimulus Money to Real Green Projects
Directing Federal Stimulus Money to Real Green Projects published at http://www.emagazine.com/archive/4601 “Shovel-ready” is the key to the Obama Administration’s plan for a rapid flow of money to city...
View ArticleThe Evolution of Deconstruction
by Neil Seldman in BioCycle Deconstructing, as opposed to demolishing, abandoned buildings will revitalize our cities by reducing waste, creating green jobs, providing high-quality recycled materials...
View ArticleNew Developments
Updated June 2010 After 10 years of research, advocacy, implementation, and technical assistance to promote the development of building deconstruction across the US, ILSR is declaring victory. The...
View Article“Green” Deconstruction of Highland Park Home First in Texas
The deconstructing of a house is under way in North Texas, and all for the purpose of going "green."… Read More The post “Green” Deconstruction of Highland Park Home First in Texas appeared first on...
View ArticleCreating Jobs and Saving Money through Reuse – A Deconstruction Case Study
The joint venture between Westmoreland Community Action (WCA), Greensburg, PA, and The ReUse People (TRP), Oakland, CA, completes a circle begun over a decade ago when HHS engaged ILSR to explore the...
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