RTE - What an art installation tells us about demolition waste in Ireland

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The Demolition Take Down installation by Islander Architects was designed in response to our research and conversations across the construction industry. The 3-D installation shows the amount of waste generated per person by the construction industry in Ireland over each person’s lifetime. Imagine this volume multiplied by the population of Ireland and you will really get a sense of the scale of the issue.

The installation is a conversation-starter and an opportunity to engage with the public and wider construction industry on the topic of demolition. The hope is that it will spark a change in attitude towards the demolition of our existing buildings. We want to spark an industry-wide discussion and pave the way for more sustainable, responsible approaches to demolition in Ireland.

Demolition Take Down is funded by Creative Ireland, Building Change, IPUT Real Estate, RIAI & SCSI. It is a recipient of the Creative Climate Action fund.

Demolition Take Down is by Islander Architects in partnership with the School of Architecture, Building and Environment at TU Dublin.