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Preface

This is the first edition of CSA Z782, Guideline for design for disassembly and adaptability in buildings.

This Guideline provides a framework for reducing building construction waste through design for disassembly and adaptability (DfD/A) principles.

This Guideline was prepared by the Technical Committee on Sustainable Design, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Building Products and Systems, and has been formally approved by the Technical Committee.

November 2006

Canadian Standards Association gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance provided by the Government of Canada Action Plan 2000 on Climate Change Minerals and Metals Program, managed by the Minerals and Metals Sector of Natural Resources Canada, which is working towards reducing Canada's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the minerals and metals sector. By matching funds with other partners, this program supports initiatives that enhance recycling practices and provide GHG emission reductions.

Major funding and background support to the development of this Guideline was also provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada.