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	* Sustainability in building design and construction.		* Sustainability in building design and construction.
	* Upcycling buildings.		* Upcycling buildings.
		+	* Upgrade.

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	* Encouraging creativity.		* Encouraging creativity.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Ashby company breathes new life into 19th century hospital site.		* Ashby company breathes new life into 19th century hospital site.
	* Conservation Professional Practice Principles.		* Conservation Professional Practice Principles.
		+	* Quantification of construction materials in existing buildings (material intensity).
	* Recycling explained.		* Recycling explained.
	* Retrofit measures for historic buildings and cities.		* Retrofit measures for historic buildings and cities.

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Ashby company breathes new life into 19th century hospital site.
	* Conservation Professional Practice Principles.		* Conservation Professional Practice Principles.
	* Recycling explained.		* Recycling explained.

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−	~~= Introduction =~~	+	Upcycling is the creative reuse of existing materials to form something new. This technique often preserves some of the qualities or characteristics of the original materials. It is sometimes associated with social enterprises or do-it-yourself activities in communities.

−	Upcycling ~~is the creative reuse~~ of existing materials into something ~~new. This technique often preserves some~~ of the ~~qualities or characteristics~~ of the ~~original materials~~. ~~It is sometimes associated with social enterprises or do~~-~~it-yourself activities in communities~~.	+	Upcycling projects vary significantly in complexity and variety of materials. Unlike recycling, upcycling does not break the product down to its raw materials for repurposing. Instead, it transforms the existing materials into something else, ideally improving their appearance and purpose as a result of the process. While the overall improvement may be subjective, this idea of improvement is the “up” aspect of upcycling. Sometimes materials can be taken from a low-value use and upcycled to a higher value use.

−	~~Unlike recycling~~, upcycling ~~does not break the product down~~ to ~~its raw materials~~ for ~~repurposing~~. ~~Instead, it transforms~~ the ~~existing materials into something else~~, ~~ideally improving their appearance~~ and ~~purpose as a result~~ of the ~~process. While the overall improvement~~ may be ~~subjective, this idea of improvement is the “up” aspect of~~ upcycling.	+	In terms of buildings and construction, upcycling can be used to revitalise existing buildings that might otherwise be targeted for demolition. If the fundamental foundations, and other key elements of the buildings are sound, then they may be suitable for upcycling.

−	~~= Upcycling and construction =~~	+	The benefits of upcycling buildings can include:

−	~~Upcycling projects range from complex to simple and can incorporate a wide variety of materials.~~	+	* Reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill.
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−	In terms of buildings and construction, upcycling can be used to revitalise existing buildings that would otherwise be targeted for demolition. If the fundamental foundations of the buildings are solid, then they may be suitable for upcycling efforts.	+
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−	~~Benefits of upcycling buildings can include:~~	+
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−	* Reducing the amount of waste sent to ~~landfills~~.	+
	* Conserving resources and reducing pollution.		* Conserving resources and reducing pollution.
	* Reducing production costs.		* Reducing production costs.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Upcycling is the creative reuse of existing materials into something new ~~while preserving~~ some of ~~their original~~ qualities or characteristics. It is sometimes associated with social enterprises or do-it-yourself activities in communities.	+	Upcycling is the creative reuse of existing materials into something new. This technique often preserves some of the qualities or characteristics of the original materials. It is sometimes associated with social enterprises or do-it-yourself activities in communities.

−	Unlike recycling, upcycling does not break the product down to its raw materials for repurposing. Instead, it transforms the existing materials into something else, ideally improving their appearance and purpose as a result of the process. While the overall improvement may be subjective, this idea is the “up” aspect of upcycling.	+	Unlike recycling, upcycling does not break the product down to its raw materials for repurposing. Instead, it transforms the existing materials into something else, ideally improving their appearance and purpose as a result of the process. While the overall improvement may be subjective, this idea of improvement is the “up” aspect of upcycling.

	= Upcycling and construction =		= Upcycling and construction =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Upcycling is the creative reuse of existing materials into something new while preserving some of their original qualities or characteristics. It is sometimes associated with social enterprises or do-it-yourself activities.	+	Upcycling is the creative reuse of existing materials into something new while preserving some of their original qualities or characteristics. It is sometimes associated with social enterprises or do-it-yourself activities in communities.

−	Unlike recycling, upcycling does not break the product down to its raw materials for repurposing. Instead, it transforms the materials into something else, ideally improving ~~its~~ appearance and purpose as a result of the process. While subjective, ~~the goal of the improvement~~ is the “up” aspect of upcycling.	+	Unlike recycling, upcycling does not break the product down to its raw materials for repurposing. Instead, it transforms the existing materials into something else, ideally improving their appearance and purpose as a result of the process. While the overall improvement may be subjective, this idea is the “up” aspect of upcycling.

	= Upcycling and construction =		= Upcycling and construction =

−	Upcycling projects range from complex to simple and incorporate a wide variety of materials.	+	Upcycling projects range from complex to simple and can incorporate a wide variety of materials.

−	In ~~construction~~ terms, upcycling can be used to revitalise existing buildings that would otherwise be targeted for demolition. If the fundamental foundations are solid, then ~~buildings can~~ be ~~reinvented and preserved~~.	+	In terms of buildings and construction, upcycling can be used to revitalise existing buildings that would otherwise be targeted for demolition. If the fundamental foundations of the buildings are solid, then they may be suitable for upcycling efforts.

	Benefits of upcycling buildings can include:		Benefits of upcycling buildings can include:

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	* Sustainability in building design and construction.		* Sustainability in building design and construction.
	* Upcycling buildings.		* Upcycling buildings.
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= Introduction =

Upcycling is the creative reuse of existing materials into something new while preserving some of their original qualities or characteristics. It is sometimes associated with social enterprises or do-it-yourself activities.

Unlike recycling, upcycling does not break the product down to its raw materials for repurposing. Instead, it transforms the materials into something else, ideally improving its appearance and purpose as a result of the process. While subjective, the goal of the improvement is the “up” aspect of upcycling.

= Upcycling and construction =

Upcycling projects range from complex to simple and incorporate a wide variety of materials.

In construction terms, upcycling can be used to revitalise existing buildings that would otherwise be targeted for demolition. If the fundamental foundations are solid, then buildings can be reinvented and preserved.

Benefits of upcycling buildings can include:

* Reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills.
* Conserving resources and reducing pollution.
* Reducing production costs.
* Encouraging creativity.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Conservation Professional Practice Principles.
* Recycling explained.
* Retrofit measures for historic buildings and cities.
* Saltaire world heritage site.
* Sustainability in building design and construction.
* Upcycling buildings.