Sustainable BuildingBy: Stephen Valentine & David O’Hara
Introduction to Sustainable Building
• What is Sustainable Building?
• When did it begin?
Reduces Landfill Dependency
• Uses recyclable materials• Cuts on waste materials from construction
and demolition• Building in existing structures
Saves Energy
• Natural materials found next to the building site
• Heating from the sun• Cooling from the ground
Using Natural Materials
• Last longer
• Grow faster
• Readily available
The Project
For our creative piece we constructed a bench, not just any bench, a 100% sustainable bench made of reused wood from shipping pallets.
+ 2 Years =[In a Backyard]
Why is this Sustainable?
How does it reduces landfill dependency?
Recycled wood
Landfills
Built the bench around the wood
Why is this Sustainable?
How does it save energy?
Didn’t have to be cut down
Processed
Near
How the bench was made?
1. We found the wood
2. We brainstormed bench designs to incorporate the wood
3. Got the screws and sandpaper
How the Bench Was Made
4. Assembled the seat
5. Assembled the back
6. Attached them together
8. Attached the supports
THE END
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