Circular Construction

When undertaking a deep energy retrofit, the instinct is often to head straight to a big-box hardware store to purchase pristine, factory-new supplies. However, buying new materials carries a heavy environmental footprint and consumes a massive portion of your project budget. To truly build sustainably, a shift in procurement strategy is necessary. The most eco-friendly … Read more

Embarking on a home improvement project is exciting, but the sheer volume of debris it generates can be overwhelming. For many homeowners, the cost of renting multiple dumpsters quickly eats into their contingency budget. Furthermore, sending tons of mixed materials straight to the landfill contradicts the goals of creating a sustainable, eco-friendly home. If you … Read more

A major home renovation is an exciting journey, but it often produces a shocking amount of debris. From torn-up floorboards to offcuts of plumbing pipe, the default action on most job sites is to throw everything directly into a rented dumpster. However, this linear approach is both expensive and environmentally detrimental. By actively repurposing construction … Read more

Traditional demolition is fast, violent, and highly destructive. An excavator can tear down a home in a matter of hours, reducing perfectly good lumber, vintage bricks, and historic doors into a pile of shattered debris destined for the local landfill. However, as the construction industry shifts toward more sustainable practices, a radically different approach to … Read more

The global construction industry is responsible for a staggering amount of waste. Traditionally, renovating a home involves a linear process: raw materials are extracted, turned into products, used for a few decades, and then violently demolished and sent to a landfill. This “take, make, dispose” model is environmentally destructive and financially inefficient. However, a radical … Read more