GlobalGiving: Deconstruction New Orleans: From Waste to Wealth

Building Materials Go Back to the Community

Suzy Mason — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:36:50 GMT

Mercy Corps has sponsored the deconstruction of eight entire houses and hopes to deconstruct another seven by the spring 2008. Local contractors have been trained in standard deconstruction methods, local agencies have received tons of reusable building materials, and homeonwers have been involved with the transformation of their former homes.
This past November, Mercy Corps partnered with Rebuilding Together, a branch of the Preservation Resource Center and National Historic Preservation Trust to deconstruct a collpsed house in the Central City neighborhood of New Orleans. Materials were donated to Rebuilding Together which will use them to help rebuild homes across New Orleans.
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A team of workers recovers salvage from collapsed roof

Deconstruction makes the news!

Suzy Mason — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:17:05 GMT

Deconstruction is mentioned in various reports on rebuilding post-Katrina.

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UCC and Mercy Corps partner for the community

Suzy Mason — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:27:44 GMT

Beecher Memorial United Church of Christ partnered with Mercy Corps to deconstruct one of their unused properties. The materials salvaged from the project will be used to renovte part of the church.

Deconstruction Pilot- full speed ahead

Suzy Mason — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:14:33 GMT

Mercy Corps has successfully completed a number of deconstructions in and around the New Orleans area, diverting tons of waste from overflowing landfills. Much of the salvaged material from the deconstructions has been directed to new construction and renovation projects around the city. A number of contractors have been trained and a new depot is in the works where salvaged building supplies will be sold in communities that need them.
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