Lectures
Deconstruction in Chicago?
Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 4:30pm
University of Chicago, Bartlett Hall, First floor 'trophy lounge'
The ReUse People’s Ted Reiff (green hardhat) gives “California Green“‘s Huell Howser the lowdown on a house being deconstructed. Image courtesy “California Green”/The ReUse People of America.
For the University of Chicago’s Earth Week events April 16-22, UHC will present an overview on deconstruction and its collaboration with The ReUse People of America to help provide a viable alternative to demolition in the Chicagoland area.
We’ll be joined by a local contractor undertaking a pilot deconstruction project of an urban residence.
Program
- Introduction to Deconstruction- Dave Hampton, UHC Secretary
- Video: California’s Green with Huell Howser featuring The ReUse People of America
- Video: Deconstructing the Clock Tower at Village-at-Northstar, Lake Tahoe
- A Local Perspective - Ken Ortiz, OBI Development
- Question and answer session
Location
University of Chicago, Bartlett Hall, First floor “trophy lounge”
Free parking available on the street at 56th, 57th or University Ave or paid parking in a garage at 55th and Ellis Ave.
A reception will follow.