Reusing material is the least expensive and most creative way to reduce the environmental impact of your building project. The best sources are usually nonprofit reuse stores like Habitat for Humanity ReStores, with about 550 locations across the United States.
Articles
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Chicago Humanities Festival
For any Chicago-based Dwell readers looking for something to do this Saturday, November 8, I'm pleased to say that I'll be hosting a panel discussion there as part of this year's Chicago Humanities…
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Architectural Reuse in Tokyo
In Japan, “old” is a relative term. While the country is known for its exquisite ancient temples, when it comes to residential architecture, many houses are considered ready for the…
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LA Tech-Habitat Home
Building for a client with specific desires can be difficult, but designing for one with few programming preferences can often be harder. Such was the case for a team of nine fifth-year students at…
Products
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Replenish Reusable Bottle System
Did you know that most surface cleaners are a mix of 5% solution and a whopping 95% water? That's a whole lot of bottle you're buying every time for such a small amount of concentrate. Replenish…
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Donation to the Humane Society of the United States
Your donation will be used to stop animal cruelty inflicted by individuals and institutions, to rescue and shelter animals during times of disaster, and so much more. Donations of $25 or more…
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Butterfly Recycler
Intended for squeezing into narrower spaces, the Butterfly takes a different approach than the rest of the pack. The cleverly designed lid opens in halves when you press on the foot pedal, and can be…
Events
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Composting 101: Carrot Tops, Castings, and Creative Reuse
This workshop, led by sustainability coach Deborah Tull, offers a down-to-earth approach to understanding the A to Z of how to compost in your own backyard.
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Textiles Recycled/Reimagined
This intimate exhibition presents a dozen unique objects made either wholly or in part from reused and/or repurposed materials. Examples include a Japanese Buddhist priest’s robe composed…
Dwell Collections
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Lost and Found
In honor of our Rethink Recycling theme this month, we’re crowd-sourcing a map of resources across the United States for salvaged materials. Whether you’re looking for 200-year-old barn…
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Garbage Pail, Kids
When it comes time to toss your scraps, a stylish receptacle makes a dirty job a bit more bearable. We scoured the scene and assembled a collection of favorites, culling together a mishmash of…
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I think most of us architects know of Habitat for Humanity. While it is an excellent resource, it is far from the only one. I would love to see an article about local material reuse businesses and the wealth of creative methods for harvesting materials from uncommon resources.
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