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{Re}habitat

Learn how adaptive reuse and upcycling can add hip design to your home, apartment, or yard with the Go Green channel's {Re}habitat series. Follow host Rachael Ranney as she shows you how to repurpose salvaged and found materials, adding fun and function to your space without breaking your budget.


Suggest repurposing projects for Rachael in the comments below!

Storage Assemblies

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

This topic includes information related to storage assemblies installed during construction.  Storage assemblies are used for general storage within a facility.  Storage systems permanently installed or movable by hand or motorized controls.  Assemblies are manufactured from metal, wood or plastic materials.

This topic includes information related to wardrobe and closet specialties installed during construction.  Wardrobe and closet specialties are manufactured assemblies that organize clothing and accessories on/in shelving, rods, baskets and drawers.  They are commonly installed in residential applications.

This topic includes information related to exterior sun control devices installed during construction.  Exterior sun control devices are installed on the exterior of a building, around openings, to help control heat and brightness caused by the sun from negatively affecting interior spaces in a building.  Devices are installed in fixed positions or are movable by hand or a motor.  In addition to controlling the thermal affects of the sun, exterior sun control devices also provide privacy, insulate the interior and protect against damage that could be caused by storms.



Awnings

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

This topic includes information related to awnings installed during construction.  Awnings are overhangs installed on the exterior of a building over openings.  They are commonly produced from canvas in fixed or movable assemblies.  Awnings provide protection from the elements, such as sun, rain, snow and hail from negatively affecting an interior space or damaging building components.

Exterior Clocks

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

This topic includes information related to exterior clocks installed during construction.  Exterior clocks are devices that tell time in public settings.  They are commonly installed on posts, towers and buildings.  Dial markers, hands and face are available in a variety of styles with several options.

Window Wells

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

This topic includes information related to window wells installed during construction.  Window wells provide light to basement, as well as a means of egress from below grade living spaces.  Window wells are manufactured from wood, plastic and metal materials.  They may incorporate an overhead cover to prevent the well from being a fall hazard on the exterior of a building.

Flagpoles

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

This topic includes information related to flagpoles installed during construction.  Flagpoles are tall poles designed to hang flags in the open air.  They are manufactured from metal, wood and fiberglass. Accessories and appurtenances include, lights, finials and rope, which is used to secure and raise the flag.

Flags and Banners

Written by Buildipedia Staff Mon Aug 17 2009

This topic includes information related to flags and banners.  Flags and banners have graphic designs on fabric pieces that have symbolic meanings, identify or communicate to viewers.  They are commonly flown from poles in open air locations.