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Course Description: AEC Daily: Reclaiming Historic Brick & Stone for Modern Applications
Identifying, salvaging, and reusing stone and brick is a multifaceted strategy that benefits the environment, economy, and society. It represents a practical and visionary approach to building and design that respects the past, enhances the present, and prepares for a more sustainable future. This course reviews the impact of stone and brick reclamation by examining case studies focusing on modern American architecture and interior and exterior design. The course discusses how material repurposing benefits a society increasingly concerned about environmental sustainability.
Recognize from a historical perspective the positive impact the tradition of reclaiming and reusing building materials has on a community and the environment.
Describe the general environmental, aesthetic, and financial benefits of stone and brick reclamation.
Discuss the processes of sourcing, collecting, and manipulating repurposed stone and brick.
Recount details of case studies and application examples that showcase the use of reclaimed brick and stone by architects, homeowners, and businesses for their design projects in a way that benefits the environment and achieves their design objectives.