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Deconstruction vs Demolition

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Deconstruction is the practice of carefully dismantling a structure such as a building in order to maximize the reuse and recycling of components and materials.
Demolition is the practice of dismantling a structure using an overwhelming force that results in rubble that is more difficult to recycle or reuse.

Design for Deconstruction

The idea of deconstruction is an architectural design consideration as buildings can be designed to be easier to dismantle for reuse. This idea has extended to other areas of design such a product design.

Notes

In many cases, structures are partially deconstructed and then demolished.
Deconstruction vs Demolition
Deconstruction
Demolition
Definition
Dismantling a building or product piece by piece to maximize reuse and recycling.
Knocking down a building with a overwhelming force such as a wrecking ball.
Benefits
Reuse
Recycling
Potentially more quiet
Fast
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