Sustainable Materials & Building Practices
Sustainable Materials & Building Practices
What are we made of? Do we have what it takes to make a difference? Can we rebuild a sustainable foundation for the future? It’s time for a change in the way we see things, in the way we do things. It’s time for what we build to reflect who we are and what we’re made of. It’s time to Re:Construct the ideas and realities of sustainable building. We were looking for your inventive ways to create new types of structures and techniques—or renovate old ones. From planning codes to toilets, dry wall to moveable walls we want your help in reimagining the building industry. Change the parts of construction and you’ll reinvent the act of construction itself.You are what you build. Re:Construct is your chance to reinvent yourself.
The Panel of judges
Nathanial Corum
Architecture For Humanity
Michelle Kaufman
“Henry Ford of Green Homes”
Elaine Hsieh
Senior Green Building ConsultantKEMA
Eric Corey Freed
The Organic Architect
Anthony Marschak
Artist, Designer, Founder of Modern Bamboo
themes that emerged
Building for the future: Re:Construct.
Is there poetry in a building? Can construction be clever? The answers are “yes” if our 5th competition, Re:Construct, is any indication. From to creating lightweight, almost ethereal structures for temporary housing to solving problems we didn’t even know existed, entrants challenged, engaged and amazed our judges. Our winners reveal practical and deployable ways to rethink everything from construction materials to energy systems. And we believe this range of solid ideas provides hope and inspiration for the future of the building industry.