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Title:Feasibility of Deconstruction
Author: Hud, NAHBRC, 2001
File: Free Report, PDF 3.28 MB, 138 pages
Audience: Written for builders, designers, policy makers and homeowners.

Review
Deconstruction or building disassembly involves carefully taking apart sections of a building for reuse. This book explores the concept and the feasibility of this approach as a vehicle for economic development.

Issues covered include:

• definition of deconstruction
• 2 types of deconstruction
• market for salvaged materials, on-site sale, direct reuse, internet, what gets reused and sold
• characterize deconstruction activities in 4 cities
• government involvement and policy
• major issues affecting deconstruction activities
  

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• no graphics

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