Re-utilization of an existing building.

Nearly every product that we purchase uses fossil fuel and other natural resources in its manufacturing process. But there are ways to reduce the amount of fossil fuel burned and the amount of natural resources used when a product is needed. The project is for the re-utilization of an existing building. Generic classroom space is being converted into a Computer Lab to meet curriculum demand. In addition to the non-structural re-utilization, a great deal of chalk boards, tack boards, switch plates, and other sundry finishes are being re-utilized.

Construction Waste Management

The intention of dealing with construction waste is to divert construction and demolition debris from landfills and incinerators, redirect recyclables back to the manufacturing process, and redirect reusable materials to appropriate sites.

Storage & Collection of Recyclables

Creating virgin materials like glass, metal, and plastic requires a greater use of fossil fuels and other natural materials.

When recycled materials are used to create new products, it reduces the amount of virgin materials that must be used, and therefore has less of an impact on the environment.

Recycled Materials

There are two types of recycled material: post-consumer and post-industrial. Post-consumer material was already used for another application. Examples include paper, plastic, glass, and metal. Post-industrial material comes directly from the manufacturer. Examples of post-industrial materials include wheat straw, and steel plate.

Certified Wood

In many forests around the world, logging still contributes to habitat destruction, water pollution, displacement of indigenous peoples, and violence against people who work in the forest and the wildlife that dwells there.