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Media & NewsNEW BLOG POST: Recycling Homes Should be a Matter of Conscience, Not Stimulus MoneyUSA Today recently reported that recycling homes is becoming a booming enterprise, citing a trend toward deconstruction rather than demolition. One of our competitors and my former colleague, Ted Reiff, goes on to mention that the heightened interest may be due to stimulus funding.
Thinking Outside the DumpsterFeaturing Lorenz Schilling
From: Remodeling Magazine June 2010 Posted on: June 14, 2010 To get with the program — the deconstruction and recycling program — remodelers must think ahead. Well ahead of construction, for instance, identify which cabinets, appliances, fixtures, and floorboards might be of value and to whom. Schedule accordingly: Deconstruction takes longer than demolition, and donation groups are often booked weeks out. Think ahead also in terms of operations and marketing. Years before your competitors embrace “diversion” as a routine best practice, embrace it as yours. “This is the way the industry is going,” says Lorenz Schilling, president of the Deconstruction & ReUse Network, a California nonprofit. By collaborating with material-reuse groups now, he says, you’ll be “dialed-in” to a practice that homeowners will find increasingly attractive as environmental awareness grows. Read more >> Thinking Outside the DumpsterFeaturing Lorenz Schilling
From: Remodeling Magazine June 2010 Posted on: June 14, 2010 DRN Will be at Earth Day Napa April 24thEVENT DETAILS: Building Awareness & Inspiring Change Saturday, April 24, 2010 11:00 to 5:00 Downtown Napa at Veterans Park Presented by: The Environmental Education Coalition of Napa County Stop by and meet T.R. Vierra, DRN Bay Area Associate, and find out more about the services and programs DRN has to offer Napa residents. Celebrate Earth Day by learning how smart building choices can make a difference. T.R.Vierra 800-587-7630 ext. 208 tr@reusenetwork.org Press Room Archive
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Press ReleasesLOCAL HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE DECONSTRUCTION & TURN HOME REMODEL INTO VALUABLE BENEFIT FOR COMMUNITYApril 28, 2010 Ross, CA – April 28, 2010: Deconstruction & ReUse Network (DRN) recently completed the deconstruction of a single-family home in the City of Ross (Marin County, CA) and all salvaged materials have been donated for reuse. DRN is an environmental and humanitarian non-profit that helps Californians with deconstruction and reuse solutions. The 3,000 square foot home in the City of Ross, which is going to be completely remodeled, has been carefully deconstructed to salvage as much of the existing interior as possible for reuse with DRN rather than being demolished down to the studs. Most of the home’s beautiful interior, which includes French doors, brand named fixtures and dual pane windows have been donated for resale at the Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County ReStore in Santa Rosa. “California’s landfills are inundated each day with construction waste that could easily be reused as-is or recycled,” says Lorenz Schilling, founder/president DRN. “By choosing deconstruction, homeowners can reuse and recycle as much as 75% of their home, with the donated materials being used to help families in need.” DRN began the process by identifying and inventorying all reusable (and donation worthy) items throughout the home. Next, Roa Construction, acting as the deconstruction contractor for DRN's Deconstruction Solution Program, carefully dismantled the interior of the home and organized all salvageable materials under DRN’s direction. Some of the valuable materials included in the owner’s donation were: dual pane Marvin and dual pane Milgard vinyl windows, solid core interior doors with Balwin hardware, Marvin dual pane French doors, maple kitchen cabinets with a custom finish, Decor stainless gas stove with vent, oak flooring, wool carpets, Kohler toilets and a Jucuzzi spa tub. From start to finish, the complete deconstruction and removal of materials took fifteen days. “The whole process worked great and I was amazed at how much material they were able to reuse,” said Jason Roa, Roa Construction. “I would highly recommend this to any homeowner who is planning a large scale remodel. It decreased the need for debris boxes and, because DRN is so well organized, we removed all the materials in a timely manner.” Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County helps DRN to achieve its mission by using some of the donated materials in local construction or selling reusable materials to the public through its ReStore. To view photos from this and other projects, please visit the DRN Photo Gallery. DRN’s expert staffers in the Bay Area include Gerald Long, Leslie Roth, Lorenz Schilling, Nicole Tai and T.R. Vierra. For more information, please visit our website. About Deconstruction & ReUse Network: Deconstruction & ReUse Network is an environmental public benefit corporation 501(c)(3), whose mission is to promote and empower deconstruction practices and to grow a greater reuse network for quality building materials through partnerships with complimentary operations and organizations. Deconstruction & ReUse Network currently serves Northern and Southern California with partnerships that benefit Habitat for Humanity and Corazon. www.Decon-Network.org Blog: http://recycleyourhouse.blogspot.com # # # Media Contacts: Lorenz Schilling DRN Founder/President T: 562-307-6065 Lorenz@reusenetwork.org Alison Mullin Starfish P.R. T: 310-560-4049 Alison@starfish-pr.com Deconstruction & Reuse Network Partners with Local Habitat for Humanity, Diverting Salvaged Building Materials to its ReStoreDonated Doors, Windows, Appliances & more will be Resold at Sonoma County ReStore, Diverting Tons of Materials from area Landfills Sonoma County, CA – April 22, 2010: Deconstruction & ReUse Network (DRN) is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County to divert reusable building materials from locally deconstructed homes to the affiliate’s new ReStore facility and to jointly promote DRN’s Deconstruction Solutions program to property owners, building industry professionals, and community leaders. Deconstruction is the careful dismantling and reclaiming of a structure’s reusable, finished materials and rough lumber. Salvaged items will be sold at the ReStore, well below retail, with proceeds supporting Habitat’s mission to build affordable homes in the community. Donated items may include doors, windows, appliances, cabinetry, rough lumber, stone and some roof tiles. “Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore is helping us achieve our environmental mission which is to promote deconstruction practices and to divert materials from unnecessarily entering landfills, while supporting their community by providing a valuable resource to residents,” says Lorenz Schilling, president/founder of DRN. “I am thrilled that our donations will help Sonoma County’s ReStore fund more affordable housing and recycle valuable building materials back into the community.” DRN works with local deconstruction contractors and building professionals to offer simple, professionally performed deconstruction services to property owners looking to reduce waste during demolition. Up to 50% of an average 2,000 square foot house (including about 9 tons of rough lumber) can be re-used, while another 15% can be recycled. Counting recycled foundation concrete helps to achieve about 85% diversion overall. In addition to achieving an environmental savings, homeowners often reduce overall project costs via donation by significantly lowering their overall tax liability. The ReStore is a cost-effective outlet for home improvement projects that is open to the public offering quality used and surplus building materials at reduced prices. Profits from the Restore help cover overhead costs so that donations can be used strictly for house building. In some areas, ReStores generate enough funds to build additional Habitat homes. ReStores are environmentally friendly, keeping overstock and quality reusable items out of landfills and therefore reducing disposal costs. The ReStore is moving and will reopen early May. The new location is 1201 Piner, Santa Rosa, off Industrial. The entrance is on Industrial at the back of the building. Hours: Monday to Saturday, from 9-5 for donations and more information please call 707-568-3228 or visit our website. About Deconstruction & ReUse Network: Deconstruction & ReUse Network is an environmental public benefit corporation 501(c)(3), whose mission is to promote and empower deconstruction practices and to grow a greater reuse network for quality building materials through partnerships with complimentary operations and organizations. Deconstruction & ReUse Network currently serves Northern and Southern California with partnerships that benefit Habitat for Humanity and Corazon. www.reusenetwork.org About Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a 501(c)(3). They have built 10 homes since 1991, and currently has 2 under construction in Healdsburg, with 7 more homes scheduled to begin within the next year. For more information, visit www.SonomaCountyHabitat.org. # # # Media Contacts: Name Jeanette Tan HFH Sonoma County T: 707-578-7707 Email: j.tan@SonomaCountyHabitat.org Lorenz Schilling DRN T: 888-545-8333 ext 103 lorenz@reusenetwork.org Angela Moore Starfish P.R. T: 310-429-8868 angela@starfish-pr.com Deconstruction & Reuse Network Welcomes Two New Advocates for Palm Springs and San Diego AreasPalm Springs, CA – April 15, 2010: Deconstruction and ReUse Network (DRN), has announced two new representatives to advocate and assist in advancement of deconstruction and reuse of building materials. Jorge Michios and Meaghan Hundley will work to expand services for the organization in the Palm Springs and San Diego regions respectively. DRN is an environmental and humanitarian non-profit dedicated to educating and empowering Californians about the benefits of reusing building materials. Jorge Michios will be serving the Palm Springs region for Deconstruction & ReUse Network, more specifically he will be advocating in the cities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, La Quinta, Banning and Beaumont. Michios joins DRN after working on several design projects that have focused on Sustainable design. He has been acknowledged for his design know-how by Plinth and Chintz in 2007, and his passion for design and architecture will be instrumental in the success of DRN’s mission in Palm Springs. Jorge can be contacted at Jorge@reusenetwork.org or 888-545-8333 ext. 106 Meaghan Hundley will be implementing her experience with sustainable business practices as well as her marketing and business development savvy in the San Diego region. Her well-rounded education from Syracuse University, as well as her strong commitment to sharing her knowledge of living and adopting a green lifestyle have made her successful while working on several green projects since moving to San Diego. Meaghan can be contacted at Meaghan@reusenetwork.org or 888-545-8333 ext. 614. "We are thrilled to have Jorge and Meghean join our team," says Lorenz Schilling, President/Founder of DRN. "They each have great passion and experience which will be a huge asset to our mission and for the people we serve in the San Diego and Palm Springs areas." Deconstruction and ReUse network anticipates great success as these two broaden the outreach efforts as well as support the deconstruction involvement and consultant support in their regions. About Deconstruction & ReUse Network: Deconstruction & ReUse Network is an environmental public benefit corporation 501(c)(3), whose mission is to promote and empower deconstruction practices and to grow a greater reuse network for quality building materials through partnerships with complimentary operations and organizations. Deconstruction & ReUse Network currently serves Northern and Southern California with partnerships that benefit Habitat for Humanity and Corazon. www.Decon-Network.org # # # Santa Cruz Homeowners Turn Tear Down Into a Valuable Benefit for Families in Need & Their CommunitySanta Cruz, CA – February 16, 2010: A single-family home in Santa Cruz on Capitola Beach has been dismantled and donated for reuse and recycling with the Deconstruction & ReUse Network (DRN.) DRN is an environmental and humanitarian non-profit that helps Californians with deconstruction and reuse solutions. The homeowners opted to recycle their 1,900 square foot, ocean-view home with DRN rather than demolish it and many of the home’s beautiful fixtures and building materials are now available for purchase at the Habitat for Humanity East Bay ReStore.
“California’s landfills are inundated each day with construction waste that could easily be reused as is or recycled,” says Lorenz Schilling, founder/president DRN. “By choosing deconstruction, homeowners can recycle about 75% of their home, with the donated materials being used to help build affordable housing for families in need.” DRN began the process by identifying and inventorying all reusable (and donatable) items in the home. Next, Up State Demolition, a deconstruction contractor for DRN, carefully dismantled the home and organized all salvageable materials under DRN’s direction. Some of the valuable materials included in the owner’s donation were; oak flooring, redwood tongue and groove sub-floor, low-flow toilets, IWC double-pane windows, Dutch doors, rare waved glass windows and side lights, Kitchen-Aid® appliances and a stainless sink with Grohe® faucet fixtures. From start to finish, the complete deconstruction and removal of materials took fifteen days. Habitat for Humanity East Bay helps DRN to achieve its mission by using some of the materials in construction or selling reusable materials to the public through its ReStore. Rough lumber will be delivered to Orange County based Corazon, where it will be used to help build more sustainable communities and affordable housing for low-income families in Tecate and Tijuana. To view photos please visit http://reusenetwork.org/rn-gallery/catalog.php?categ_id=28 About Deconstruction & ReUse Network: Deconstruction & ReUse Network is an environmental public benefit corporation 501(c)(3), whose mission is to promote and empower deconstruction practices and to grow a greater reuse network for quality building materials through partnerships with complimentary operations and organizations. Deconstruction & ReUse Network currently serves Northern and Southern California with partnerships that benefit Habitat for Humanity and Corazon. www.Decon-Network.org # # # Press Room Archive Click Here To View More From The Press Room 
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