Demolition and recycling - A longer life for buildings
Where sustainability is important, demolition should be the last resort but if
unavoidable, other options can be considered. Because bricks and tiles are highly durable
materials, they can be re-used after a building has been demolished. Buildings should be
designed with as long a life as possible. This constitutes a more efficient use of
buildings and materials and reduces the amount of demolition waste. Buildings should also
offer flexibility, so that after they have come to the end of their original purpose, they
can be refurbished for other uses without having to resort to demolition.
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