Deconstruction involves the systematic dismantling of buildings to recover valuable materials such as wood, metal, glass, and concrete. This approach prioritizes the preservation of materials for reuse, recycling, or upcycling, diverting a substantial amount of waste from landfills. The extracted materials form the basis of material banks, which act as repositories for salvaged construction elements. These material banks play a crucial role in promoting a more sustainable and circular construction industry. One of the key advantages of deconstruction is the ability to retain high-quality materials for future use.
Deconstructing wood as a material involves a meticulous process of disassembly, salvaging, and repurposing to extend the life cycle of the wood and contribute to sustainable practices in the construction industry. It is particularly significant, given the widespread use of wood in building structures and the environmental impact associated with traditional demolition methods.
WOODEN ELEMENTS IN ATELIER
Photo Documentation of The Wood
Atelier was first built in 1936. The map speculates the major procurement of pine and oak wood [Lumber] that went into the construction; from Basque Country, Galicia or Andalusia and the fiberboards from Zamora.
A diagram showing classification of different elements in the built with the analysis of embodied carbon
While Reusing or Repurposing wood, One can also take into consideration the other materials that can be procured from the Building for a more holistic repurpose of all the materials.
During deconstruction, The wooden elements will be deconstructed as follows:
The Truss has 12 metal connections where there is a chance of wood getting rotted and unusable as a structure, where as there are 12 Interlocked connections, where the wood can be repurposed into structure directly. Thus the truss can be dissected as shown in the figure above and can be made into sawdust or biomass and direct repurpose in [new] structures in the case of latter.
The Design proposal is a pavilion in the place of atelier itself as a Reminiscence of the same. It also aligns with the development plan of Barcelona, for poblenou district which emphasizes the presence of the Urban green spaces in every block which increases the social and community interaction and acts positively for environmental remediation.
