Modeling Disassembly: Incorporating Divertability into the Construction and Demolition of Buildings

This article identifies the scope and scale of demolition waste, and reflects on the initial results of a first of its kind research project in Calgary, Alberta, aimed at quantifying residential building demolition waste using parametric modeling techniques. This research is framed as a first step toward self-disassembling buildings with a wide variety of building performance benefits including reduced onsite construction times, energy consumption and C&D waste production.