This paper provides an initial exploration into the importance of deconstructing commercial buildings (frequently referred to herein as “commercial deconstruction”) and reusereuseThe repeated use of a product or component for its intended purpose without significant modification. of building materials for an increasingly circular built environment. It was developed based on insights from over 25 interviews with leading deconstruction and reuse experts, primarily in the US and Europe. The research for this paper was supported by Google and undertaken by Building Product Ecosystems, Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Google, and Ackerstein Sustainability in 2019.
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To quote this study, please use the following reference: Google & Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Accelerating the circular economy through commercial deconstruction and reuse (2019).
