Above: Workers salvage tongue and groove flooring from gym during deconstruction. Other salvage materials include brick, glass block, wrought iron gates, glass block, wood trims, and framing lumber for reuse on site.

DECONSTRUCTION STRATEGIES:

The materials sent to a building materials recycling center include timber trusses, doors, clay tile, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, and stage equipment.

Brick and concrete rubble was ground into aggregate for structural fill on site.

Reinforcing steel, pipes, and miscellaneous wood materials were sent to recycling facilities.