Reused Timber
Existing beams and boards recovered for new applications.
A material library focused on reuse, bio-based resources, recycled products and design systems that keep useful matter in circulation for longer.
Six material families changing how products and buildings are conceived.
Existing beams and boards recovered for new applications.
Plant-based fibres used in insulation and composite panels.
Masonry recovered, cleaned and returned to construction.
Textile waste compressed into interior sheet material.
Visible recycled fragments create a durable secondary surface.
Reduced material use and recycled content in modular surfaces.
Circularity starts before production, not after disposal.
Understand origin and material composition.
Use only what the product actually requires.
Prefer reversible connections where practical.
Allow components to be serviced and repaired.
Plan how valuable material can enter another cycle.
Existing buildings contain timber, steel, glass, brick, fixtures and components with remaining value. Reuse begins by recognising the built environment as a stock of resources.
A simple framework for thinking beyond appearance.
| MATERIAL | SOURCE | REPAIR | REUSE | TYPICAL APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reclaimed timber | Existing buildings | High | High | Structure / interior |
| Reclaimed brick | Demolition stock | Medium | High | Facade / landscape |
| Hemp composite | Plant fibre | Medium | Medium | Insulation / panel |
| Recycled polymer | Waste stream | Medium | Medium | Furniture / surface |
| Textile board | Textile waste | Medium | Medium | Interior / acoustic |
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