Waste. Is it necessary? Perhaps some waste can’t be avoided, but do architects consider waste when designing buildings? Most building products are based on their manufacturing limits and the rest on standard building modules of 2, 4, or 8. And while this is common knowledge, we too often see architectural expression take first priority and economics & environmental impacts slide down the list. I believe that architects have the responsibility to understand how materials are made, shipped and installed… and assembled on site, so that we can make the most responsible decisions throughout design & construction. Zero waste facilities exist all over the U.S. from Toyota to General Motors and even here in town with P&G. With 40% of our landfill full of building debris, I believe we should be making the effort to push our building projects to zero waste – from manufacturing through the time the owner walks through the door. Cincinnati only needs one Mt. Rumpke.
Andrew Plogsted, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Andrew Plogsted, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
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