U.S. Perspectives On Deconstruction And Reuse Of Structural Wood Products

Authors

Fiona A. O'Donnell, Swarthmore CollegeFollow
N. L. Post
J. J. Lesko
Amelia E. Landry , '26
Abigail R. Peters , '26
Zoe A. E. Sperduto , '26

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2025

Published In

Structures And Architecture: REstructure REmaterialize REthink REuse

Abstract

This paper identifies barriers, challenges, and requirements to the widespread adoption of Design for Deconstruction and Reuse (DfDR) of wood and engineered wood products in the United States (U.S.) to increase circularity in the built environment. A series of interviews with industry representatives were performed to summarize the state-of-the-art related to DfDR and gain insight into the perspectives and attitudes of the primary stakeholders; the results of these interviews were compared to the current academic literature. Results indicate that further emphasis is needed on closing the loop through the reuse phase, which is limited by a lack of regulations and policies that support DfDR. This work guides the next steps toward addressing these challenges through future research, DfDR guideline development, and development of design approaches that support the circularity of CLT elements in the emerging U.S. Market.

Published By

CRC Press

Editor(s)

M. Rinke and M. F. Hvejsel

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Recommended Citation

Fiona A. O'Donnell; N. L. Post; J. J. Lesko; Amelia E. Landry , '26; Abigail R. Peters , '26; and Zoe A. E. Sperduto , '26. (2025). "U.S. Perspectives On Deconstruction And Reuse Of Structural Wood Products". Structures And Architecture: REstructure REmaterialize REthink REuse. 153-160. DOI: 10.1201/9781003658641-19
https://works.swarthmore.edu/fac-engineering/152