From the Landfill to the Landscape
Sustainably sourced building materials are giving construction projects a new purpose
Sourcing sustainable, local materials is the latest trend aiding designers, city planners, and developers to stay ahead of the curve in the realm of sustainability. This increasingly adopted practice offers a multitude of cost saving and environmentally conscious benefits, while simultaneously preserving a projects curb appeal and aesthetics.
By reducing the quantity of unnecessary materials, repurposing materials that already exist on site, and sourcing as much as possible at the local and regional levels, this increasingly viable approach offers solutions for combatting many of today's common construction and development challenges such as the declining amount of natural resources available for procurement and the rising costs of building materials.
Out with the old - In with the new
In the past, it was common to simply demolish obsolete structures and start from scratch. However, this outdated approach not only ignores the potential benefits of reusing materials, but also adds unnecessary costs for new materials and landfill fees.
By carefully deconstructing sites and salvaging materials, we can create attractive buildings and landscapes without relying on virgin resources.
Even if a site doesn't have readily reusable materials, we can design projects with adaptability and reassembly in mind. This future-proof approach is also a great benefit to clients who have plans for expansion or future development changes.
What's Inside
So, where does this leave us? At the threshold of a great opportunity, of course. The selection of sustainable materials for a construction project is crucial for reducing long-term impacts on the environment and the surrounding community. By considering the reuse of existing materials we can create projects that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible, together.
Download our whitepaper today and discover how you can implement these sustainable building practices into the design of your next construction project.