 Deconstruction of existing buildings: The vacant outbuildings at the former Rosemont girls school had been taken over by transients and graffiti artists. These buildings were carefully "deconstructed", with all usable materials salvaged for reuse (example: roof trusses) or recycling (example: concrete slabs crushed for aggregate fill). The art car went straight to the wrecking yard. |
 Above: One of the
more interesting wall murals -- preserved by photography. |
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Wood gymnasium floor, light fixtures, windows, doors, hardware, and other building materials were removed using methods to minimize damage and maximize reuse and resale value. The 3x14 wood roof joists from the gymnasium building were reused as floor joists in some of the Rosemont rowhouses. |
 Cabinets, plumbing fixtures, kitchen equipment, doors, relites, etc. were removed from the interior of the former Convent prior to remodeling for elderly apartments. |
 Stormwater at Rosemont Commons is filtered and disposed of through gravel-bottomed swales planted with water-tolerant plants native to western Oregon. |
 Tree preservation at Rosemont Commons was a goal in the new master plan for the entire site. Cuttings were taken from the Convent's old rose garden, nurtured by a professional nursury, then transplanted into several locations throughout Rosemont Commons. |
