Nothing is lost. Everything is transformed.

As Earth Rise, we see value where others see waste. Reclaimed materials are not simple recycling; they are an act of cultural archaeology and regenerative resistance. We work with reclaimed wood, brick, masonry, metal, windows, doors, glass, and found objects to interrupt the cycle of extraction. This practice layers our builds with history, character, and a tangible memory of what came before, transforming discarded elements into profound aesthetic and ethical statements.

A Philosophical Core:

This is one of our most potent acts of "regenerative resistance." To build with the discarded is a political and poetic refusal of the violence of waste. It is a practice that sees the past not as rubble to be cleared, but as a library of materials and meaning waiting to be reanimated. We are not just builders; we are storytellers and healers, mending the breaks in our material culture and designing a future where nothing is lost, and everything belongs.

Reclaimed Materials:

• Material Memory
  We treat every reclaimed brick, beam, and pane of glass as an artifact with a story. Nail holes, weathering, and patina are not flaws; they are records of time, use, and care. Our work is to honor this history and give these materials a new, purposeful chapter, weaving the past into the fabric of the present.

• The Ultimate Circular Economy
  Reuse is the most immediate form of carbon reduction. By sourcing from deconstructed buildings and local salvage, we create a cultural carbon sink. This practice prevents the energy cost of new manufacturing, diverts waste from landfills, and demonstrates a model of building that relies on abundance, not extraction.

• Dissonance & Dialogue
  We create powerful artistic contrasts: a sleek reclaimed glass window set in a rough cob wall, a salvaged industrial beam supporting a handmade roof. These intentional juxtapositions spark conversation about time, value, and our relationship to resource use, challenging preconceived notions of beauty and function.

• The Art of Deconstruction
  We approach salvage as a ceremonial act opposite to destructive demolition. The careful, respectful process of deconstructing a building to recover materials is a core part of our practice, a meditation on care that honors the labor and resources originally invested.

• Resourcefulness as a Design Practice
  Working with what's available challenges us to be flexible and imaginative. No two salvaged batches are the same, which invites design solutions that respond to the materials at hand. This process honors both abundance and limitation, leading to more meaningful and unexpected results.

Our Reclamation Practices:

• Bottle Bricks: Transforming single-use plastic bottles packed with clean, dry waste into vibrant, community-created building blocks for walls, benches, and sculptural installations. This practice directly confronts plastic waste, empowers community participation, and visualizes a path toward a circular economy.

• Reclaimed Brick & Masonry: Giving old brick and stone new life in foundations, hearths, and interior walls, carrying forward their enduring strength.

• Recovered Windows & Doors: Integrating these portals of light and entry as is, honoring their unique craftsmanship and imperfections.

• Reclaimed Wood: Sourced from fallen trees, deconstructed barns, and retired industrial structures for framing, flooring, paneling, and sculptural elements.

• Reused Metal Elements: Repurposing structural steel, roofing, and hardware, celebrating the beauty of aged patina and industrial history.

• Salvaged Flooring and Paneling: Creating warm, character-rich surfaces underfoot and on walls, full of the scars and shine of previous lives.