Sustainable BuildingBy: Stephen Valentine & David O’Hara

Introduction to Sustainable Building

• What is Sustainable Building?

• When did it begin?

Reduces Landfill Dependency

• Uses recyclable materials• Cuts on waste materials from construction

and demolition• Building in existing structures

Saves Energy

• Natural materials found next to the building site

• Heating from the sun• Cooling from the ground

Using Natural Materials

• Last longer

• Grow faster

• Readily available

The Project

For our creative piece we constructed a bench, not just any bench, a 100% sustainable bench made of reused wood from shipping pallets.

+ 2 Years =[In a Backyard]

Why is this Sustainable?

How does it reduces landfill dependency?

Recycled wood

Landfills

Built the bench around the wood

Why is this Sustainable?

How does it save energy?

Didn’t have to be cut down

Processed

Near

How the bench was made?

1. We found the wood

2. We brainstormed bench designs to incorporate the wood

3. Got the screws and sandpaper

How the Bench Was Made

4. Assembled the seat

5. Assembled the back

6. Attached them together

8. Attached the supports

THE END