Reuse of Reclaimed Materials in Construction - From the Process Analysis of BedZED

Abstract:

By analyzing the reuse ways of the reclaimed materials in BedZED project, the article concludes that operability and economic costs of construction restrict the reuse of the reclaimed materials, and it recommends increasing the construction operability by selecting materials that are easy to use and to refurbish, and it also recommends selecting a reasonable way to reduce construction costs.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 99-100)
• Pages: 433-439
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.99-100.433
• Online since: September 2011
• Authors: Hao Tang, Qi Guang Hu, Yan Yan Xu, Yang Hong Yang
• Keywords: BedZED, Cost, Operability, Reclaimed Materials, Reuse in construction

References

[1] Bill Addis: Building with reclaimed components and materials: a design handbook for reuse and recycling, Earthscan Publications, London, 2006.

[2] Information on http://www.zedfactory.com

[3] Paul Kernan，Design Guidein: Salvaged Building Materials in New Construction, Greater Vancouver Regional District, Policy & Planning Department (2002)86~89. Table 1: environmental benefits caused by using recycled and reclaimed materials Figure 1: interior of BedZED community Figure 2: recycling method of wood Figure 3: internal studwork with reclaimed timber Figure 4: interior floorboard with reclaimed timber Figure 5: Construction of exterior wall insulation Figure 6: transport routes of recycled wood of BedZED programme

DOI: 10.7554/elife.08527.004