3/21/2012 - Waste Management’s involvement in the recycling of construction debris from the 2011 Builder Concept Home and The New American Home helps projects achieve high recycling rates.
Green home building is fast becoming mainstream practice across all building types, styles and price points. That evolution of the housing industry was on display at the 2011 International Builders Show in Orlando, Fla., held in October 2011, where two distinctly different homes showcased the highest standards of energy and resource efficiency. But one aspect of both homes that was overshadowed in their respective presentations is the important role of construction waste management.
Valued by green building programs, the proper planning, purchasing and application of building materials—and what’s done with the resulting waste—is critical to a comprehensive approach to sustainable construction. Waste Management Inc. (WM), Houston, helped achieve high levels of diversion of construction materials for these two show homes.
The Builder Concept Home 2011 is a net-zero energy, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum suburban house in Windermere, Fla. Behind its beautiful finishes and convenient, functional spaces is a commitment by builder KB Home to reduce and recycle a high percentage of its construction waste and divert it away from landfills. read more>>>
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