Constructing a Circular Economy in NYS: Deconstruction and Building Material Reuse (2024)

• Developed by: "This white paper was authored by Cornell University researchers led by the Circular Construction Lab and Just Places Lab in collaboration with community organizations and industry experts within the New York State-based Circularity, Reuse, and Zero Waste Development (CR0WD) network. This work was generously supported by The 2030 Project, a Cornell University climate initiative housed within the Atkinson Center for Sustainability."
• Description: "The white paper consists of an analysis of the current linear construction economy in New York State, an assessment of the economic, environmental, and social potential of deconstruction and reuse, and state-level policy and practice recommendations based on this assessment. The intent of this analysis is to aid policymakers, state agencies, and local governments in the development of a circular economy in New York State."
• Link: https://labs.aap.cornell.edu/ccl/whitepaper

Regional Assessment for the Town of Brookline, MA (2024)

• Developed by: ReCapturIt
• Description: "To establish a baseline of preapreness for increasing building deconstruction and divervsion of building materials for reuse." 
• Link: https://www.brooklinema.gov/DocumentCenter/View/52848/Brookline_MA-Regional-Assessment-Deconstruction-Reuse-Readiness-ReCapturit

Design Follows Availability: Affordable Dwelling Units Based on Reclaimed Materials in San Antonio (2023)

• Developed by: "This report was prepared by Dr. Bastian Wibranek, Assistant Professor at the UTSA School of Architecture and Planning. Funding for the study was provided by the Office of Innovation’s Research and Development (R&D) Program."
• Description: "This report:
  • Addresses the central question: How can the City’s Material Innovation Center facilitate the development of a Salvage-to-ADU pipeline and influence related housing development policies?
  • Investigates and assesses pertinent technologies that can facilitate the use of reclaimed materials in the design and construction of ADUs in San Antonio

  • Examines the lifecycle of salvaged materials from design phase to construction in specific research applications

  • Explores the various array of available local reclaimed materials and their impact on the design process

  • Assesses the design, planning, and construction of medium-scale architectural models for ADUs from reclaimed materials

  • Provides findings and recommendations to scale reuse of reclaimed materials in housing applications in San Antonio"

• Link: https://www.sareuse.com/reports

CLF Boston/New England Reuse Roadmap - Manual / Resource (2022)

• Developed by: CLF Boston / New England 
• Description: Developed by the CLF Boston/New England chapter's Reuse Subcommittee, this roadmap serves as a guide for stakeholders across the built environment who are interested in reducing their carbon impact by implementing deconstruction, salvage, and material reuse into their projects. Executive summary; overview of Boston's current reuse market; reuse strategies for designers, contractors, policy makers, and owners and developers; project support and innovative groups; roadmap; and conclusion.
• Link: https://www.paperturn-view.com/us/dyer-brown-associates-inc/2022-clf-boston-new-england-reuse-roadmap?pid=MjY266316&v=2.2