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The Recyclable House - Green Deconstruction vs. Demolition

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty CalBRE# 01308620

The Recyclable House - Green Deconstruction vs. Demolition

As I was completeing the educational requirements for my NAR GREEN Designation, I learned of a new and uncommon practice that is beginging to gain recognition accross the country among "GREEN" the construction industry. 

 

Check out this awesome article I found about Ken Ortiz, the only certified deconstructionist in the midwest. What he's doing is amazing! This article is full of great links to other GREEN resources as well.

http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-recyclable-house/Content?oid=1109143

 

The Recyclable House - Green Deconstruction vs. Demolition

Erv Fleishman
Realty Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Luxury Prop Specialist Realty Associates

It would be interesting to consider how much carbon is produced in the recycling process. To analyze the greenness, one would have to look at all involved in manufacturing, carbon production, and the recycling process. For instance, everyone jumps on electric cars but fails to consider what goes into recharging, and battery disposal.

 

Green may be a little yellow.

Nov 27, 2011 12:20 PM
Michele Cadogan 917-861-9166
Fillmore Real Estate 2990 Av U, Bklyn , NY 11229 - Brooklyn, NY
Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker -

 

Interestering article and thanks for sharing the greenlinks as well.  I bookmarked this for reference.  It such a great idea to learn more about the green industry because many people are getting more concern about the enviroment , how they   live and how they would like to leave it for future generations.  Thank you.  Congrats on taking your class.

Nov 27, 2011 12:30 PM
Emily Rose Newmark
Keller Williams Realty - Sherman Oaks, CA
You bring up some good points Erv. Thanks for the support Michele :)
Nov 27, 2011 03:52 PM