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Salvaging Samuel Sloan's House 


null In Garrison, NY a majestic mansion settles on 16 acres overlooking the Hudson River and West Point. But this nine-bedroom, three-story structure has more than just a pretty view; it has a history dating back to the time of New York railroad magnate, Samuel Sloan (1817-1907).

Sloan's house, The Lisburne Grange, was built in 1862 and is now undergoing major renovations and improvements, all with the goal of accomplishing a LEED for Homes Silver Rating. NugentCM construction managers were hired by the homeowners to help achieve the coveted LEED rating, and have been working to salvage materials from the mansion, putting aside usable materials for the renovation and diverting materials that they do not need by donating them to nonprofit organizations like Build It Green!NYC.

BIG!NYC has received a beautiful assortment of antique cast iron clawfoot tubs and pedestal sinks, circa 1902, along with dozens of doors, shutters and more. See photos of the salvaged materials from the Sloan House on our Facebook page, or check them out at both our reuse centers!null
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JOB OPENING: Program Manager, BIG!Compost

 

BIG!NYC is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organized individual with experience in composting, waste management, and urban ecology to join the BIG!Compost team. The Program Manager is responsible for all aspects and initiatives of BIG!Compost. Applications are due Tuesday, September 10th. Read more about this position at bignyc.org/jobs 


AIA CES Credit Now Available at BIG!NYC 

 

Build It Green!NYC is pleased to announce that we are now an AIA CES Approved Provider and our first course, "Salvage, Reuse and Deconstruction in the NYC Metropolitan Area" is available for on HSW/LU credit. A second presentation has been scheduled: 

 

Thursday, October 24th at 4pm
BIG!NYC's Gowanus Reuse Center. Space is limited.
Must RSVP: bignyc-aia-oct24.eventbrite.com.

If you are interested in hosting an one hour presentation at your office, please contact us at [email protected].


BIG!NYC in the News:

BIG!NYC chats with NY1's Roger Clark!
Read about BIG!NYC's Deconstruction services in the September issue of
Habitat Magazine

 
"New Resource for Renovation: Recycled Material and a Place to Donate Leftovers" 
VINTAGE CAST IRON TUBS WITH OVERSIZED RIM
FROM SLOAN HOUSE 
tub
$995 each (4 available)
3 - 69in. + 1 - 60in. 

ALU: 26948 in Astoria    

VINTAGE PENCO GYM
LOCKERS IN SKY BLUE
circa 1970
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$115 each (22 available)

ALU: 26992 in Gowanus


Share your projects made with BIG!NYC materials! 
Send us your before and after photos to: [email protected]
 
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NEW IN ASTORIA:
ANTIQUE ORGAN PIECE
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$200

ALU: 26973 in Astoria

NEW!! TERE-STONE VANITY 
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$40 each (14 available) 

ALU: 26978 in Astoria

DUCT LINER INSULATION 
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$45 per 5 gallons (30 available)

ALU: 26983 in Astoria

SALVAGED WOODEN
ORGAN PIPES
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$8 per linear foot

ALU: 26974 in Astoria 

SALE: 12 PIECE WHITE  
LAMINATE CABINETS
null SALE $945
ALU: 26549 in Astoria
ANTIQUE CAST IRON PEG LEG SINK(S)  
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$495 each (4 available)
ALU: 26946 in Astoria 
NEW IN GOWANUS:
GE PROFILE SIDE-BY-SIDE
REFRIGERATOR
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$675

ALU: 26991 in Gowanus

OVAL LEAFED
TRESTLE TABLE
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ALU: 26994 in Gowanus
SALE: 9 PIECE WHITE
KITCHEN CABINET SET

SALE $550
ALU: 26634 in Gowanus
AMERICAN OAK WINE
BARREL (LARGE)
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$285 each (2 available)

ALU: 26909 in Gowanus

STONE MANTEL w/ SHELF
(in 7 pieces) 
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ALU: 26951 in Gowanus
LOCKING MOBILE BLEACHER SEATS 
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$185 each (2 available)
ALU: 26980 in Gowanus
ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS IN NYC:
Saturday, September 7th, 11am-3pm.
BIG!Workshops: Create Your Own Pendant Light with Urban Chandy. BIG!NYC Gowanus. $75 per person, materials included.

Sunday, September 8th, 1-4pm.
New York Cares Volunteer Project at BIG!NYC Astoria. 3-17 26th Ave., Astoria. Please RSVP.

Saturday, September, 14th, 12:30-2:30pm.
BIG!Workshops: Disco Ball Crafting with Shaun from Socrates Sculpture Park. BIG!NYC Astoria. $25 per person, adults only.

Sunday, September 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm.
LESEC E-Waste Collection Upper West Side:Amsterdam Avenue at West 110th Street, New York, NY 10025.

 

Tuesday, September 17, 2:00pm - 7:00pm **This is a weekday event**
LESEC E-Waste Collection Upper East Side: Church of the Heavenly Rest, 5th Ave. btn E 90th St & E 89th St, New York, NY 10128.

 

Saturday, September 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
LESEC E-Waste Collection Bedford-Stuyvesant: Magnolia Tree Earth Center, Marcy Avenue between Lafayette Avenue and Clifton Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 

 

Sunday, September 22, 10:00am - 4:00pm
LESEC E-Waste Collection Bronx: Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway between Manhattan College Parkway and Post Road, Bronx, NY 10471 

 

Tuesday, September 24, 4-5pm.

BIG!NYC presents AIA CES 1 HSW/LU "Salvage, Reuse and Deconstruction in the NYC Metropolitan Area." BIG!NYC Astoria. Free, RSVP required. 

 

Tuesday, September 24, 6:30-8pm.

BIG!Workshops: Know Your Tools - Women & Trans DIY 101. BIG!NYC Gowanus. $5-10 suggested donation. 

 

Saturday, September 28, 10:00am - 4:00pm
LESEC E-Waste Collection Battery Park City: South End Avenue at Liberty Street, New York, NY 10280 
& Bushwick: Bushwick High School for Social Justice, 400 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 

September 29, 2013 | 10:00am - 4:00pm
LESEC E-Waste Collection Staten Island: Showplace Entertainment Center, 141 East Service Rd (Enter at Victory Blvd and Beresford Ave), Staten Island, NY 10314

Tuesday, October 8, 6-8pm.
Center for Architecture Foundation presents "What to Expect When You're Renovating". CFA, 536 La Guardia Place, NYC. $35 per person.

Tuesday + Wednesday, October 15 + 16, 6:15-9pm (two part class!).
BIG!Workshops: Build Your Own Chandy: Pendant Lamp Intensive. BIG!NYC Gowanus. $175 per person, materials included.

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