Introduction -- The context: aims of this guide; target audience; how to use this guide; scope and definitions; the economics of deconstruction; responsibilities, roles and principles -- Building resource efficiency: ecological principles; natural and recycled resources; energy; waste, closing the loop; regionalism -- Design Approach: strategy, re-use or recycle?; strategic deconstruction; deconstruction in detail; the Deconstruction Plan; moving on, ownership and responsibilities -- Deconstruction detailing principles: adaptability; layering; access; connections; durable components; structure; insulation and airtightness; skins; services; key construction materials, re-use potential; risk and safety issues; existing building stock -- The details: double leaf concrete block; timber frame; steel frame with curtain walling; refurbishment of masonry building; concrete frame and panel

Scotland currently dumps one third of its construction waste. This guidance from the Sottish Ecological Design Association looks at ways in which details can be designed at the start of a project in such a way that they can be re-used on other projects once the structure reaches the end of its useful life. The details illustrated in the guidance have been costed, tested and subjected to a Defects Liability insurance assessment.