NTS: Wonderful Waste - Renegade Builder Reclaiming Timber

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5 ай бұрын

Starting out as a builder, Robbie Neville noticed a truly shocking amount of building waste headed to landfills around Australia with no thought given to how it could be used. So he started salvaging it himself, and so began Revival Projects. A multidisciplinary practice that exclusively operates with existing materials and sustainability in mind. Building Australia’s first inner-city timber mill, repurposing entire heritage brick buildings bit by bit, and saving mountains of still useful timber from demolition projects. Repurposing it into shopfronts, apartments, houses and everything in between, Robbie and Revival projects have built a life based on pushing the building industry outside its comfort zone. They live on the cutting edge of re-use and recycling in Australia, and are one of the few practices like them around the world.
Supported by Screen Australia
Revival Projects - revivalprojects.com.au/
Robbie Neville
Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Directed by: Colin Chee
Producer: Luke Clark
Cinematographer: Simon Davies
Editor: Jessica Ruasol
Music
7th Heaven, Larry and the Lamplighters
Birthday Suite, Morphlexis
Golden Plains Forever, Benjamin Esterlis
Oscuro, Esteban Maxera Cuarteto
Le Temps Perdu, Max H
Fleeting Wave, Palm Blue
Lana Baby, Skipp Whitman
The Beach House, Space Doves
Discovery, We Dream of Eden
Coves, Lake Union
Flux, Harry Keyworth

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@JonathanSmith2 5 ай бұрын

Please feature more companies/projects/people like this. This is incredibly important.

@judithrussell9162 5 ай бұрын

What a poetic, creative and ethical enterprise! Congratulations and thank you, Robbie.

@shellyodonnell7924 5 ай бұрын

When the town of Waterville, Maine, USA, decided to replace some of the old gray granite cobblestone streets with modern tar, someone had the forethought to save those beautiful old stones. Each one of them is the size of 3 standard red bricks. Fast forward a few years when my father was planning to have a chimney with a hearth to hold his wood/coal stove installed in his chalet-style home. He chose an actual stone mason for the project. This is when he found out about the cobblestones. The chimney starts in the basement with standard reclaimed red bricks up to the first floor where the mason switched over to the cobblestones. At this point, not only was the chimney continuing up 2 stories and through the roof, but it also branched out to form a large hearth with a cobbled back wall that runs up the face of the stairs. Each row of stones was laid out on the floor and perfected before they were mortared into place. A beautiful slab of red oak was installed along the top of the cobbled wall as the stair railing, and the top end of the chimney has a crown of cobblestones that sticks out over the rest. A Vermont Castings Vigilant currently sits on that hearth. All-in-all, it's a beautiful piece of art made for a humble purpose.

@eba44 4 ай бұрын

Hey! Mainer here too! Got my bunch of stories too- about every single project here being supplied nearly entirely with salvaged goods. (amazing what one can find at the local dump!)

@n8sterling727 5 ай бұрын

This episode literally made me stand up applaud. Fantastic!! The beautiful things that comes from these materials is truly art. I Hope we can do something like this in the US! We are leading the world on wasteful habits I'm sure. Encore encore Revival!

@eba44 4 ай бұрын

Seriously!

@stevenkeller3047 5 ай бұрын

Let's make businesses like Revival the normal not the exception.

@flamehairdisaster1 2 ай бұрын

WOW! This is it. These incredibly inspiring people, and solutions come from pure common sense, and putting money last. Bravo!!

@janlaag 2 ай бұрын

Revival projects are absolutely brilliant and the ethos of this person and company, I am absolutely in love with it.

@neelimabaird3159 Ай бұрын

WOW! We need to clone this guy. What a timely and crucial thing this is. This act is a most beautiful combination of heart and practicality, so utterly obvious. Why WOULDN"T we go this way?

@oldman1944 5 ай бұрын

Love this so much. Everything he makes carries the story and character of the material's previous life into its new one. Projects like these help save a city from becoming a soulless, homogeneous wasteland of cheap new buildings made from cheap new materials.

@DoNotGoGentle-Studio 2 ай бұрын

So wonderful to hear Robbie Speak, creative, smart, ethical. Love it.

@hgmediaworks2298 5 ай бұрын

THIS!!!!!!! Revival is such a refreshing concept. Can building demolition integrating the practice of "existing material logistics planning" become a THING, please? Understanding that mindsets need to shift and knowing that it won't be cheaper-- but it will be better for the planet, which must be part of the value statement. There are so many amazing materials that have no business in a landfill and deserve a next life. Cheers to Robbie and Revival Projects.❤🌎❤

@carolhathaway5168 5 ай бұрын

An interesting guy, doing really important work, quoting sonic the hedgehog, fabulous!

@user-le3ut2rq3b Ай бұрын

I applaud you for what you do. I am 77 this year and I am still recycling anything I can. In 2004 I went through a divorce and I got the house which had a big garage and an old work bench made out of rough lumber. It was not only way to high for me as I am 5’1” with it being over 3’ wide it was useless. So I took it all apart which was not easy, I cut planks that were 3” high by 6” to 9” wide and 8’ long. I made all new framing for my garage, bookcase and nik nak shelf for my living room and am redoing the front of the drawers on my dresser. Oh ya I did have a friend plain everything for me. I truly believe in recycling any thing a person can. Bravo on your business. A fellow recycle 😀👏👏👏🧑🏻‍🦳

@kan4794 5 ай бұрын

Love this series so much. Got fascinated by these team. All what they're saying is super logical and very caring for environment, people and planet

@jacintyre 5 ай бұрын

Wicked! A refreshing perspective on what sustainability really looks like

@corinnapetry65 Ай бұрын

This fellow's passion is infectious. I love re-use/revive/conservation.

@Britbabe53 5 ай бұрын

My favourite video to date. Quite simply awesome. Bravo Mr. Neville!

@scottallen5269 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been building and working on homes for 30 years, and have often struggled with the amount of waste I’ve seen in construction. In my early twenties, I nearly gave up the trade, because I didn’t want to be part of the problem. But instead, I decided to be more efficient and resourceful with the materials while building. A few years ago, I started collecting materials from tear downs and remodels, and using it for small jobs or art that make. Not nearly as impressive as what you are doing though. More building needs to be done, in the way you’re approaching it. And that old wood is a lot stronger then this stuff that harvested nowadays. Well done man… keep up the great work!!!

@broccattley8919 4 ай бұрын

This is truly awsome to see, as a maker myself I love creating furnature with reclaimed timber, it has a story, a life of its own and we owe it to the original tree to carry on its new life for as long as possible, in reality this could be hundreds of years. Thank you for showcasing such a beautiful business. ❤🙏

@a.l.a.7847 5 ай бұрын

absolutely phenomenal. this kind of b corporation should be mandated in every municipality to ensure the capture of old growth timber and other incredible resources short-circuits the seemingly inexorable pull of everything "old" or "used" into the landfill

@violetgilkes3625 2 ай бұрын

I made art with broken mirrors, cracked car windshield glass, even plastic clam shell, love this❤❤😊😊❤❤!!!

@samanthaturner1836 4 ай бұрын

God bless this team!! This is so inspiring. I want this everywhere. All the time! There is no reason (aside from greed obviously) that this can't or shouldn't be the standard. I think that's the major issue I have with even many of the builds on this channel. These historic buildings are being reused, but many of the original materials are being stripped out of them and wasted. I think the real reason we call it waste isn't because it's bad, but because we waste the opportunity to reuse it!

@janetgonzalez-king94 5 ай бұрын

JUST BEAUTIFUL. It makes you think how can we do that in our own business. We can all put our grain of salt to the change we want to see in the world.

@peterma8512 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic! I have lived by this exact ethos in my life for a long time and it fills my heart, at the same time people don't get it. I keep things for a long time and I reuse them when appropriate. People see the stuff and call it hoarding. I see it as resourcefull. I want to work with and for Robbie. Amazing job to you Robbie and to NTS for shining a light on you.

@Sublimefireflyy 3 ай бұрын

This is truly remarkable I cannot express more than has been said in the comments. ❤

@TheKnittedRaven 2 күн бұрын

Wow! This is impressive! His passion is palpable!

@paulmaryon9088 4 ай бұрын

This is top work, I love making things from reclaimed timber, but using materials on this scale is genius, thank you and keep up the good work

@jodidybala4030 4 ай бұрын

I wish all companies were this conscientious! Thank you for doing such great work!!

@karenstanislaw8912 5 ай бұрын

Always noble, sometimes pretty enterprising, productive to recycle and honor what already is. No matter the stripe and tone with which you walk the earth, walk consciously, reverently, gratefully. Good on ya, Robbie.

@SF-ru3lp 5 ай бұрын

Marvellous business project. Totally necessary. Needs to be rolled out the world over. G Ire

@kolitiokada9825 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant & Beautiful! Thank you, Robbie!

@kentoskentos8428 4 ай бұрын

Great episode, thanks.

@ania_kosma 4 ай бұрын

Artists like you warm my heart so much!!! What a vision and purpose to reuse, intentional use, creativity and awareness. Incredible!! Congratulations!! Blessings ❤

@Vanne004 4 ай бұрын

This video is truly sustainable.

@nicolakestel-lifestyleceo4040 5 ай бұрын

You nailed it Robbie when you said “…it’s not a business solution, it’s a community initiative…” (or words to that effect). We need more of that in this World and I wish that this could be seen by ALL developers, builders, architects, etc to spread the word. Your ethos is second to none and your teams’ designs are stunning. That level of beauty, mixed with story, can’t be achieved with new/off the shelf materials and products. KUDOS 👏🏻🤍

@SonoraD. 5 ай бұрын

Two words: BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING! ❤

@eleonoraparada1370 5 ай бұрын

This is so inspiring! great ideas 👏👏

@tiogoala7654 5 ай бұрын

Fucken finally! Yes dude, this is the right approach. We do throw too much good stuff into the landfill that can be revivals! Love what you are doing!

@roelvandelden2322 5 ай бұрын

Great story told! And great shot for the interview. Seated inbetween the materials with so much depth. And beautyful company. 👌

@dcv9460 5 ай бұрын

So INSPIRING! 💯💯💯

@user-ec7wb9lt7t 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic. What a solid crew. OMG that Jarrah. Beautifully described and presented NTS

@theukyankee 5 ай бұрын

I love this.

@libertyambition3095 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely love the concept and approach. Would love to see that more around the world and if you can feature any companies like that in Europe, UK, would be fantastic. Let's spread the idea and awareness across the world!

@jamesetal7088 5 ай бұрын

I found an entire kitchen worth of solid cherry cabinets from about 1970. While repurposing them to fit my kitchen I realized I am probably the fourth owner judging by the layers of changes. I paid $278 US for all of them and had so many I was able to donate 1/3 back to the Habitat Restore store where I bought them. I just found some very cool old cypress boards there the other day. Almost enough to build a chimney cupboard. Be creative. Be well.

@stevestine5536 Ай бұрын

It was beautiful thank you ❤️

@danallen578 4 ай бұрын

I love this guy so much!!

@HibouRondo 5 ай бұрын

Watching this and thinking of the intrepid recycler, Beau Miles.

@tatterattles 4 ай бұрын

I love this. It's exactly what I've been wanting to do in the uk but I lack resources, balls and people skills.

@EdensukoV 3 ай бұрын

I love this series

@madeleineqiex6327 5 ай бұрын

REVIVAL repurposing building materials and Especially Timbers, like Gothic Organs made of Maple OMG You are doing something so Worthy… I understand time can take the joyous Life out of all of us… I Love Your Work and Vision…ReVision… Stay Biased, Stay Priceless - please 🙏🏻 I love your ideology of knowing that Weathered 😹 what I call “Windswept & Interesting” such as myself 😂❤❤❤ to you all, I’d love to volunteer myself to your project and love of timber, the scent of timber - none of it should go to waste, unless it’s termite riddled

@conorfeely9761 3 ай бұрын

This is fantastic but the brick reclamation is challenging to scale. There’s an opportunity for a trailer-based option with a large hopper on one end, cleaned palletized bricks coming out the other, and crushed and bagged mortar.

@catherinegreen8440 4 ай бұрын

A thousand thanks for this!

@CharltonMakerel 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant! Very inspiring stuff.

@Houseds 4 ай бұрын

It is great to take advantage of everything

@Yen486 Ай бұрын

BEAUTIFUL!

@rajeshwariguha815 5 ай бұрын

He is my hero! In every small way, I try and live a sustainable life and recycle everything i own practically, people like him are an inspiration !

@chiaradelia829 5 ай бұрын

One of the best videos ever on never too small❤ hope it gets a lot of views and attention on the topic and this amazing project

@monicastein9624 4 ай бұрын

Just outstanding work!❤ Wishing you the best ! You deserve it🎉

@yamrajji2569 5 ай бұрын

Ha ha.. Wonderful to see 😍🙂 .. 👏👏👏👏

@susanplinska8931 5 ай бұрын

This is so cool.

@ellenfoster9764 5 ай бұрын

What a fabulous story! I would pay more for reused items every time, and I know I’m not the only one

@jormoria 5 ай бұрын

amazing work!!!! thanx for sharing

@amanthilynch1785 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Steve-vz3ud 4 ай бұрын

Reuse .Recycle . Nice Work

@georgekyrou5284 5 ай бұрын

Yet another amazing episode, can't wait for season 2

@melsparkles 4 ай бұрын

Love this, it is so important.

@saaralliet5476 5 ай бұрын

In Belgium we have Rotor DC, BC Materials, The Exploded View and Onbetaalbaar Makerscollectief.

@dplj4428 2 ай бұрын

In sone economies, there’s no question about reuse and repurpose. Too expensive to but new. Resources for new unattainable or too expensive to import, or source blocked because it’s in a conflict area. 11:33 i like this local in-place brick cleaning and onsite for re-use. Community and personal decision.

@theresamoffatt501 4 ай бұрын

Always inspiring ✨️...

@muchomosquito 3 ай бұрын

Amazing!! This is infinitely more important than AI. I just wanna do this same thing for the rest of my life.

@cocorico222 5 ай бұрын

Amazing ❤

@user-nl1sm9mz9e 3 ай бұрын

Love love love this

@heykevwhatyouup2 4 ай бұрын

I tried to get some demolition contractors here in Perth to let me salvage the timber from all of the houses that are getting demolished in to smaller blocks but was told it’s just a quick smash and grab nothing gets reused it all goes to landfill and fire wood some of the timber is nearly 100 years old

@bu8780 5 ай бұрын

So cool, love this project

@eba44 4 ай бұрын

^^^This^^^^ is Absolutely *FABULOUS* Damn satisfying video. Damn fab business. Damn smart young man.

@detvviller 4 ай бұрын

love this !

@ChrisSaddlerSam 4 ай бұрын

BRAVO!

@francescaimparato1772 5 ай бұрын

Amazing!

@miatarraf3414 5 ай бұрын

Amazing company, and ethos. What I would do to work for a company like this.

@davidhaworth7152 4 ай бұрын

Best way is to start a business like this.

@jennycampbell5236 5 ай бұрын

Amazing young man. Amazing business. Too many buildings and homes around Australia are torn down without thought for the materials that have gone into them.

@angelostevengeronimourruti340 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!😊

@tevagayou6938 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@kofercic 4 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ amazing

@ronnieminer349 4 ай бұрын

top secret idea and perfect line included in thi guide

@maureenk1635 4 ай бұрын

THE BEST.

@jwilliston7203 5 ай бұрын

Epic ideas!

@YoureNowOnTV 5 ай бұрын

Ace 😀👍

@thinkplanetearth2946 5 ай бұрын

Love everything about this. I am curious, if it's a not for profit company, which is what I understood, how do they earn a living?

@shminz6093 5 ай бұрын

Not For Profits pay all their workers, but don't give dividends to the owners. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Not-for-profit_organization

@nevogoldstein9243 5 ай бұрын

Is the app available at Israel? I love this project!

@renanamagee920 4 ай бұрын

Yesyesyesyesyesyesyesyesyes ❤

@mateobalcorta9480 2 ай бұрын

Does a company like this exist in the USA? I would love to be apart of a company like this.

@MrPhotodoc 4 ай бұрын

I'm sure that not making a profit is a noble cause however it's also hard to sustain.

@flanno 5 ай бұрын

What skills are necessary to persue this kind of career? I have been wanting to do this exact kind of repurposing work but I don’t know where to begin. I am guessing you would need a team with an engineering background, design etc

@gus473 5 ай бұрын

Learn basic carpentry and work on a few projects, paying particular attention to what the other trades (and "the suits") do too. Observe, and ask when you don't understand. But mostly observe and help! Then, work on your math and accounting skills, and read as many building and architectural design and engineering texts as you can find! And when you have a spare moment, sharpen your tools and cut shims. It's just that easy! 😎✌️

@flanno 5 ай бұрын

@@gus473 thank you for the advice and taking the time to respond to my question. I am currently at a crossroads for a career change and have been immersing myself in the culture of repurposing. Fortunately I have bits of experience in almost every thing you advised. Your message of encouragement is really appreciated thanks again!

@jenmu7870 5 ай бұрын

👍

@MrMaxkingone 2 ай бұрын

@studiohost 4 ай бұрын

New generation of entrepreneurs. Marketing angst.

@mopslikvonstein 5 ай бұрын

10:14 that vanity looks crooked and rickety af

@robbienevs7847 5 ай бұрын

Hey that one was the prototype that we made to develop the design and try out different details. It was loosely ‘dry-fitted’ joins so that we could easily disassemble and reassemble throughout the design development process. This flexibility really helps when you’re committed to working with a certain resource, which you don’t necessarily know all the properties of just yet (100 years under compression holding up a 1000m2 building) and you need to show all the stakeholder physical examples of how different options present. There were several toilet blocks/bathrooms on the project, so this little prototype helped us resolve the design collaboratively, before manufacturing all the pieces. So yeah your comment is correct, that prototype is a bit rickety; but it served its purpose well. Cheers!