Reuse Projects

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Ecotrust Building (Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center)

Rehabilitated 1895 rail warehouse into retail/restaurants/offices in the Pearl District
98% construction waste diverted from landfill/recycled/reclaimed

Unitarian Universalist Church members remodel Scottish Rite Temple
Inspiring blog describing deconstruction, salvage, recycling and reuse

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Omey House in N Portland
Over 85% reclaimed materials

Reuse Everything eXperiment (REX) House in SE Portland
"The house built without a dumpster"

CONEX House in NE Portland
85%of project from reclaimed materials from deconstructed garage

Cohousing developments, green building and reuse

SAGE HOUSE

The Sage, located at 1261 Crenshaw Road, Eugene. Designed, built, and developed by Arbor South, it received the highest LEED rating of any house west of the Rockies. The redwood siding was milled from the Cuthbert Amphitheater bleachers, salvaged by BRING.

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REUSED BLEACHERS

Using reclaimed wood can add character to your home. This homeowner used bleachers salvaged from a high school gym for her banister rails.

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GREENHOUSE WINDOWS

Used windows work beautifully in this greenhouse.

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