Last week (tardy!) our episode was about building deconstruction with Dave Bennink of the Building Deconstruction Institute. Imagine all of the resources we use to build houses, offices, shops, etc; what can be saved and put back into use? That’s the question Dave answers every day!
Fun Q+A
What’s your favorite example of a product to repair? Broken glass in a door or window
Name something that you own and love and has been in use for more than 5 years. Kayak, bought it used in 2000
(What is something you want to learn to repair yourself? Leaded glass windows
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Next episode this Thursday,
thanks for listening,
Cynthia + Laura