Sites Unseen
Building, Land, Waste Systems & Recycling — by Mark Worthington September 28, 2008
Making use of resources from a building site
The lifecycle of a building site can supply the observant designer with loads
of resources. Be it your own site or one nearby, there are plenty of available
materials otherwise destined for landfill.
Before work starts, designate specific areas to stockpile materials choosing
places where they won’t have to be moved until needed.
After surveyors peg the site, collect seedlings, rocks and logs before clearing
begins. Offer to do the initial clearing and stockpile resources. The bobcat
operator can be a great ally if you give instructions to keep the piles in
order on site or transport material to your place, saving a trip to the dump.
