The Columbia Gorge ReBuild-it Center pointed out this great Ted Talk by Dan Phillips which shows examples of thecreative houses he has built from reclaimed stuff that would have ended up in the landfill. Along with inspiration for being creative and individualistic, his talk gives us some interesting insights about the houses we live in and why they are the way they are. Dan’s company Phoenix Commotion in Huntsville, Texas builds affordable homes for single parents, artists, and families with low incomes, creatively and with reclaimed material! Sources: Gorge Rebuild-it, Phoenix Commotion, Ted Talks
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Local Sources of Reused Wood
Compiled by Gary Munkhoff As the demand for wood and products made from wood increases, the world’s forests will, at some point, no longer be able to sustainably grow all the fiber consumed. Reducing our demand for wood, reusing wood products that already exist, and recycling the disposable wood products such as paper and cardboard are all steps that must become the norm. In the Portland area there are numerous businesses that offer wood products that have been in use at one time and are now available for reuse, often in a totally different way. Columbia Riverwood This company’s wood is derived from classic “boomsticks” that made up the perimeter…
