Adaptive Reuse in Bedford, NH at U-Haul Moving & Storage at Manchester Airport
Building History
The Coastal Forest Products building was built in 1989. Upon purchase the building was occupied by _______. Upon purchase the building had been vacant for ____ years. Adaptive reuse building conversions allow U-Haul to promote infill development to meet citizens’ needs while preserving the natural resources and land normally required for new construction. Adaptive reuse also allows resources to be focused on integrating environmentally thoughtful features into the existing building rather than creating waste in the form of demolition and using valuable resources for new construction.
Environmental Impact
Serving U-Haul customers since 2018, this facility was built through adaptive reuse of an abandoned building. Adaptive reuse promotes infill development in an effort to strengthen communities, with the following benefits achieved at this site:
- 242 tons of metal manufacturing & transportation prevented
- 4,645 tons of new concrete pours avoided
- 4,887 tons of construction and demolition debris prevented
Energy-efficiency and waste-reduction programs at this facility provide the following estimated benefits each year for the Bedford community:
- 2,846,702 lbs greenhouse gas emissions prevented
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Steel Production 242 tons (220 tonnes) of steel manufacturing and delivery saved to date
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Concrete 4,645 tons (4,215 tonnes) of new concrete pours avoided to date
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Emissions 2,846,702 lbs (1,291,256 kgs) of greenhouse gas emissions prevented
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Landfill Debris 4,887 lbs (2,217 kgs) of construction debris prevented