Designing for dismantling, re-use and recycling

 

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	Designing for dismantling, re-use and recycling Buildings that have been designed with one eye to future can make a significant impact on reducing resource dependency.
	Design for recycling v design for durability Buildings should be designed using durable structures around which secondary elements and services can be easily changed.
	Assessing materials for recycling Some materials and components are more easily recyclable than others. The results of a survey help to provide guidance in specifying for recyclability.