Roadmapping for Reuse: Embedding Circularity Into Your Building Practice

Registration Information:

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Description:

Building material reuse at the small residential scale has been growing steadily for decades, however reuse at a commercial scale is still gaining traction even though it can significantly reduce carbon emissions in the built environment. As the industry continues to evolve, creative collaborations between designers, fabricators, and construction companies play a crucial role in establishing best practices and increasing reusable material demand. Widespread adoption will come as more project teams recognize the economic and environmental benefits of incorporating reclaimed materials into their construction projects and they create a deconstruction mindset on all of their projects. In this session members of the Carbon Leadership Forum of Boston will navigate the Reuse Roadmap, a publication the group created to demystify reusable building materials. The guide provides instructions and resources for all stakeholders, detailing how the building industry can begin taking steps towards a more circular economy. The presenters will share insights into real (and perceived) barriers, highlight critical first steps towards circularity, and illuminate how each role in the construction process can support decarbonization through deconstruction and reuse. Case studies will be used to demonstrate how these strategies have been incorporated into projects and lessons learned will be shared. Tools will also be provided so attendees can incorporate zero waste practices into the design process easily. Construction practices, as well as material flows and downstream waste impacts, will be highlighted to show the need for simple but effective process changes. Presenters will also walk through the emerging policies and ordinances that municipalities, state governments and large scale owners can embrace to support the circular transition. Stakeholders, including policy makers, owners, designers, contractors, nonprofits, fabricators, logistics and facilities teams, will learn emerging best practices and strategies that they can begin to enact in their work (in any region) now.