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From the Library from Environmental Building News
November 1, 1992
Building With Junk and Other Good Stuff:
A Guide to Home Building and Remodeling Using Recycled Materials
But most readers of this newsletter are professionals in the building business. The architect or designer/builder is probably not going to scrounge materials for individual houses or design a building around a “found object” like a spiral staircase or a beautiful old window. Nevertheless, this book gives us an excellent nudge toward thinking in more creative and less rigid terms about the design and construction of houses. For instance, the author shows several floors and walls made with stone or slate that was being thrown out because it was “broken” or “irregular.” He also suggests checking out demolition sites and reclamation companies for lighting and plumbing fixtures, which can provide a really interesting touch to the final product (though you should avoid using old fixtures or appliances that are wasteful of water or energy). Finally, some building materials may be available used or as “seconds” in the quantities needed to make it cost-effective for builders to purchase them, such as carpet remnants or slightly damaged sheathing panels. ...
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