What is deconstruction?
Deconstruction, also referred to as Green Demolition, is the breaking down of a house or building into its base materials, such as lumber, bricks, and architectural details. This is different than architectural salvage or soft skimming, which only deal with the elements of the house easily removed prior to demolition. This refers to recovering materials used in the structure of the building, and is part of the building being taken down. Though normal modern demolition does often involve the recycling of some of the materials, deconstruction is a more thorough process that eliminates as much material from the waste stream as is economically viable.
How is D-Build involved in deconstruction?
D-Build does not deconstruct buildings directly, but provides the marketplace to sell the materials and products then made from these materials. If you have a building that you want to have deconstructed, you can send us a message at our Contact page to ask about Deconstruction Consulting Services.
How do I use D-Build?
D-Build is not just a marketplace. D-Build is a place where people can learn about deconstruction, connect with other businesses, and learn the history of materials and buildings. D-Build is focused on the connections made when a building is deconstructed, all the people it touches, all the materials it produces, all the products it makes possible, and the community it impacts. So D-Build is not just for selling and buying products and materials, but it is also for sharing information and encouraging deconstruction as the center of a new industry.
Do I have to register to use D-Build?
The only activities that requiring getting an account on D-Build are selling and buying in the marketplace. You do not need to register to look through the community and marketplace, read the blog, or submit your own stories about the buildings and communities.
How do I buy items in the D-Build Marketplace?
To buy items in the D-Build Marketplace, you will first need to Register and create an account. You will only have to register once, and in the future you will login using the user name and password that you have created.
How do I sell items in the D-Build Marketplace?
To sell items in the D-Build Marketplace, first request a Seller’s Account at the Sell link on the main page. After you receive your account, you will be able to create your own item pages in the marketplace, where you will be able to sell you materials and products, or offer your deconstruction services.
How do I become a D-Build Ally listed with the other businesses in the Community?
There are two different ways you can become a D-Build Ally. First is to become a D-Build Seller, and in the Notes section of the form request that your company become an Ally. If you are part of an organization or company that is interested in being an Ally, but are not looking to have a Seller’s account, send us a message through our Contact page.