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Media & NewsMore Photo Galleries AddedApril 9, 2013 Just added to our Photo Gallery: Sonoma, Santa Monica and Malibu Home Deconstructions
DRN Featured in OC Metro Green Team issue (April 2012)April 20, 2012 We are thrilled to be included in OC Metro Magazine's Green Team! OC Metro recognized 25 OC green businesses and we are some very impressive company. Check out the April issue of OC Metro or click the link below to read our feature. Also, visit our Photo Gallery for photos from the Green Team reception held earlier this week.
New Blog: 5 Reasons to Attend the 2nd Annual Reuse Conference & Expo - October 18-20, 2012 in Portland, OregonThe Reuse Conference and Expo is a bi-annual event held by the Reuse Alliance*, a national nonprofit working to increase awareness of reuse by educating the public about the social, environmental and economic benefits of reuse.
Visit our blog to read our five reasons to attend this worthwhile event. Corazon Builds Community Center in Canon Carretas MX Using Salvaged LumberJune 8, 2011 New Photo Gallery: Charitable ReUse of Lumber helps Corazon build a community center in Canon Carretas MX
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Press ReleasesHermosa Beach Homeowner Chooses to Deconstruct 1930s Home & Donate Valuable Materials to Benefit Community & EnvironmentFebruary 7, 2013 Salvaged Building Materials Donated to help Build Affordable Housing
Hermosa Beach, CA – February 7, 2013: Deconstruction & ReUse Network (DRN), an environmental and social benefit organization, recently assisted Bonnie MacLeod and Dr. David Brunner of Hermosa Beach with the deconstruction of her 1930s home for reuse and recycling. DRN develops programs for property owners to ensure structures slated for remodel or tear down will be reused and recycled. Deconstruction is environmentally practical and, in most cases, provides property owners with significant tax deductions. Most projects are completed in three weeks or less. Situated a few blocks from the ocean in Hermosa Beach, this 1,200 square-foot home was built in 1931. The one-story home, which included a basement, yielded nearly 6.5 tons of reusable rough lumber (made up of mostly old growth, true dimensional wood,) 4,500 bricks, 300 clay roof tiles, 1,000 square-feet of hardwood flooring, numerous windows, doors, and vintage light fixtures. Once again DRN partnered with Larry Murakami Contracting to deconstruct this home. Proper planning is the key to successful deconstruction, yet often times it is the last thing a homeowner thinks about. That is where DRN comes in. According to DRN President Lorenz Schilling, “A typical home can yield as much as 85% diversion through reuse and recycling. With traditional home demolition, materials that can and should be repurposed are sent to the local landfill. Deconstruction is a responsible and effective solution for the environment and it benefits the community.” MacLeod said: “I was fascinated by the whole process of deconstruction and impressed by the quantity and quality of the materials salvaged from my home.” As General Contractor, MacLeod plans to incorporate deconstruction into all her future projects, adding, “We need to educate homebuilders with the benefits of recycling materials and decrease the demand for new building products that may otherwise be easily substituted. If we can convey to our clients the tax equivalent savings, and attempt to make up the two weeks of deconstruction with savings elsewhere, I believe we can incorporate deconstruction as part of our business platform with being a steward of the environment.” DRN’s South Bay representative Kristiaan Vergel-de-Dios began the process by identifying and inventorying all reusable (and donation worthy) items in the home. Next, Larry Murakami Contracting carefully dismantled the home and organized all salvageable materials under Vergel-de-Dios’ direction. DRN’s local reuse partner-venue Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ ReStore in Gardena received the salvaged building materials for resale and reuse within the community and to help fund affordable housing. To view photos please visit our photo gallery. DRN is an environmental and social benefit 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting and empowering deconstruction practices and the reuse of quality building materials through collaboration. The organization endeavors to secure continued life for reusable items in order to reduce waste. DRN facilitates charitable reuse of surplus property and building materials through partnerships with Habitat for Humanity affiliates in California, and the housing ministry, Corazón. About Deconstruction & ReUse Network: Deconstruction & ReUse Network is an environmental and social benefit corporation 501(c)(3), whose mission is to promote and empower deconstruction practices and to grow a greater reuse network for quality building materials through partnerships with complimentary operations and organizations. Deconstruction & ReUse Network currently serves Northern and Southern California with partnerships that benefit Habitat for Humanity and Corazon. www.Decon-Network.org # # # Lorenz Schilling DRN T: 562-307-6065 Lorenz@reusenetwork.org Angela Moore Starfish P.R. T: 310-429-8868 angela@starfish-pr.com Homeowners in Winters Chooses Deconstruction & ReUse over Home Demolition to Benefit Community and EnvironmentOctober 11, 2011 Home’s Building Materials have been Donated for ReUse by Local Non-Profits
San Francisco, CA -- October 11, 2011: Deconstruction & ReUse Network (DRN), an environmental and humanitarian non-profit, recently assisted Martin & Theresa Mariani, a local Walnut Farmer & Teacher in Winters, California, with the deconstruction of their home for reuse and recycling. Deconstruction is environmentally practical and, in most cases, provides property owners with significant tax deductions. The Mariani project was a the full deconstruction of three structures: a 4,389 sq ft house, a 680 sq ft garage built in 1983 and a 1920's era pool house. DRN develops programs for property owners to ensure structures slated for remodel or tear down will be reused and recycled. Most projects are completed in 3 weeks or less. According to DRN President Lorenz Schilling, “A typical home can yield as much as 85% diversion through reuse and recycling. With traditional home demolition, tons of materials are sent to the local landfill, the majority of which can be reused in their current state in other homes. Deconstruction is a win-win for the environment and the community.” Ned Forrest, the Architect for the project, contacted DRN’s Northern California Development Director Nicole Tai to begin the process of identifying and inventorying all reusable (and donation worthy) items in the Mariani’s home. Next, General Contractor Grendahl Construction brought in All Cal Demolition, a deconstruction contractor new to DRN, which carefully dismantled the home and organized all salvageable materials under Tai’s direction. Tai notes that the deconstruction crew was especially suited for this work because the owner of All Cal, Bobby Trujillo, had first hand experience with salvaged materials. “Bobby was a dream to work with - he listened to all my directions and offered more custom solutions in some cases! I really had a great time working with this team - everyone was so dedicated to reuse, and it showed”. The salvaged building materials included redwood and steel fencing, lumber, windows, doors, cabinetry, pool equipment and other fixed assets in the structures. After removing sheetrock from the living room, they discovered an entire ceiling of 2” thick tongue and groove knotty pine that was added to the donation. Many of these items were donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStore Sacramento to be reused in the community and to fund more affordable housing. DRN is an environmental and social benefit 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting and empowering deconstruction practices and the reuse of quality building materials through collaboration. The organization endeavors to secure continued life for reusable items in order to reduce waste. DRN facilitates charitable reuse of surplus property and building materials through partnerships with IRN – The Recycling Network, Habitat for Humanity affiliates in California, and the housing ministry, Corazón. About Deconstruction & ReUse Network: Deconstruction & ReUse Network is an environmental and social benefit corporation 501(c)(3), whose mission is to promote and empower deconstruction practices and to grow a greater reuse network for quality building materials through partnerships with complimentary operations and organizations. Deconstruction & ReUse Network currently serves Northern and Southern California with partnerships that benefit Habitat for Humanity and Corazon. www.Decon-Network.org # # # View Photos here Media Contacts: Lorenz Schilling DRN T: 562-307-6065 Lorenz@reusenetwork.org Angela Moore Starfish P.R. T: 310-429-8868 angela@starfish-pr.com Deconstruction & Reuse Network Advocates ReUse over Recycling at 8th Annual Alt Build ExpoNon-Profit offers Comprehensive Charitable ReUse Solutions for Building Materials & Surplus Salvage in California
Santa Monica, CA – May 6, 2011: Alt Build Expo in Santa Monica is one of the most established Green events in the country and each year it attracts industry professionals, homeowners and experts from all areas of environmental responsibility. At this year’s expo May 6 and 7, 2011, Deconstruction & ReUse Network (DRN) will be highlighting its expanded services, which includes charitable reuse solutions for surplus materials. DRN now offers the most comprehensive charitable reuse solutions for building materials and surplus salvage in California. Attendees are invited to “Think outside the Roll-off” with DRN in Booth #48. “Alt Build is just great because the City of Santa Monica and its residents are conscious of their environmental impact and really receptive to learning about new and creative environmental solutions, like the ones DRN and other innovative exhibitors at the expo provide,” says Lorenz Schilling, president and founder of DRN. “We are thrilled to have Corazón with us this year to demonstrate the humanitarian benefits of charitable reuse, in addition to its environmental benefits.” DRN is an environmental and social benefit 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting and empowering deconstruction practices and the reuse of quality building materials through collaboration. The organization endeavors to secure continued life for reusable items in order to reduce waste. DRN facilitates charitable reuse of surplus property and building materials through partnerships with IRN – The Recycling Network, Habitat for Humanity affiliates in California, and the housing ministry, Corazón. Corazón is a bi-national U.S./Mexico non-profit organization with a proven track record at building homes, while strengthening families and emerging communities in Baja California. Corazón works to develop self-sufficient, cohesive and safer neighborhoods through a variety of means. Corazón provides educational scholarships to children, and vocational and essential life-skills training to adults. Representatives from Corazón will be exhibiting with DRN to share photos and videos that demonstrate exactly how building materials donated through DRN have been and can be used to build homes, schools, community centers, and good will in Baja California. As a non-profit, DRN is committed to educating others about the critical role of reuse in sustainability, therefore they are asking attendees to Alt Build Expo to stop by their booth #48 anytime during the show to record a message for the world with tips to “Think outside the Roll-off!” The video will be featured on DRN’s website and blog, appropriately named Thinking Outside the Roll-off. About Deconstruction & ReUse Network: Deconstruction & ReUse Network is an environmental and social benefit corporation 501(c)(3), whose mission is to promote and empower deconstruction practices and to grow a greater reuse network for quality building materials through partnerships with complimentary operations and organizations. Deconstruction & ReUse Network currently serves Northern and Southern California with partnerships that benefit Habitat for Humanity and Corazon. www.Decon-Network.org # # # Media Contact: Angela Moore, Starfish P.R. T: 310-429-8868 angela@starfish-pr.com Kathy Faller Determined to Help San Diego County Increase its Deconstruction & Charitable ReuseJanuary 27, 2011 San Diego, CA – January 27, 2011: Humanitarian and advocate for sustainable building, Kathy Faller has joined the Deconstruction & ReUse Network (DRN) team in San Diego. DRN is an environmental and social benefit non-profit dedicated to furthering the reuse of building materials and salvage while educating people about its advantages. As a Program Manager for San Diego County, Ms. Faller will serve as a valuable resource for local property owners who are remodeling, rebuilding and considering deconstruction. Her goal is to increase the charitable reuse of salvaged and surplus materials in San Diego County.
“With Kathy’s first-hand experience and shared commitment, she is a great fit for our organization,” says Lorenz Shilling, DRN’s president/founder. “We are pleased to welcome her to the DRN team and confident that with her help we will grow our business in San Diego.” Ms. Faller first became involved with DRN through her humanitarian activities in Mexico, where she has been serving communities since 1998. While building a home in Mexico, Ms. Faller learned of DRN through one of its partners, Corazon, and began utilizing much of the salvaged lumber and materials that had been donated for reuse. One of her notable ReUse projects was a community center in Colonia Carretas. “I’m thrilled to represent DRN in San Diego and am hoping to really make a difference here,” says Faller. “I know that there are people out there who want to make the environmentally and socially conscious choice when it comes to remodeling and my goal is to help them understand how simple it can be and why it’s beneficial on so many levels.” Ms. Faller’s first-hand experience reusing building materials, along with twenty years of experience in corporate finance and manufacturing, makes her a welcomed addition to the DRN team. She is an advocate of sustainable deconstruction, and is committed to the reuse of salvaged building materials. A practice that ensures continued life for reusable items, rather than being disposed of in local landfills. DRN facilitates charitable reuse of surplus property and building materials through partnerships with Institutional Recycling Network, Habitat for Humanity and Corazon. About Deconstruction & ReUse Network: Deconstruction & ReUse Network is an environmental and social benefit corporation 501(c)(3), whose mission is to promote and empower deconstruction practices and to grow a greater reuse network for quality building materials through partnerships with complimentary operations and organizations. Deconstruction & ReUse Network currently serves Northern and Southern California with partnerships that benefit Habitat for Humanity and Corazon. www.Decon-Network.org # # # Media Contact: Angela Moore Starfish P.R. T: 310-429-8868 angela@starfish-pr.com Press Room Archive Click Here To View More From The Press Room 
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