Deconstruction is preservation.

Every day historic buildings across America are lost to demolition. Most people believe the landfill is the only fate available to buildings that can't be saved in place. But what if there is another way? What if a reimagined historic practice could save them from the landfill, benefit communities, and help fight climate change? We must adopt deconstruction and salvage as a historic preservation best-practices methodology when facing structural loss.

Why?
Mae Bowley wearing a grey collared shirt with a spanish moss draped background.

Hi, I’m Mae.

I am a passionate advocate for the proper documentation, deconstruction, and reuse of historic buildings. I work with non-profits, municipalities, commercial businesses, and federal agencies in the following areas:

  • Structural Removal & Materials Management

  • Disaster Resilience & Planned Retreat

  • Workforce Development - Decon & Salvage Training

  • Business Development - Circular Economy

My Experience

2024 Events

  • A partially deconstructed building.

    Deconstruction can be beautiful.

  • A partially deconstructed building.

    It is a learning opportunity.

  • A partially deconstructed building.

    It is a way to show great care -

  • A partially deconstructed building.

    - for the building and for the community.

  • A partially deconstructed building.-

    It is an act of reverence and intention.

  • A partially deconstructed building.

    A way to process the past and integrate it into our shared future.

  • A partially deconstructed building.

    It just makes good sense.

The end grain of some historic lumber showing extremely fine growth rings.

Let’s discuss.

Interested in working together? Fill out some info and I will be in touch shortly. Thank you for your interest in deconstruction and reuse!