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Total quantity of reused interior elements can be determined by the
following equation (1).
Interior Elements
Reuse (%)
=
∑ Reused Elements (m
2
)
x 100%
∑ Elements in Prior Condition (m
2
)
B
ACKGROUND
Some lease agreements require that the occupier, at the end of the
lease return the premise in
bare shell conditionrequiring the
demolition, and disposal of serviceable construction materials to
landfill. Extending the life of the existing fit-out components provides
several benefits for our environment. It reduces the impact on the
environment through lower demand for virgin materials, processing
and transportation impacts, and waste otherwise destined for landfill
is averted.