1 thing 1 salvage

1 thing 1 architectural salvage 

When houses come down, salvage and antiques firms across the country save doors, windows, joists, carvings, and many other one of a kind artifacts from destruction.  Use some of these materials in your new home and you'll be reducing waste and bringing a piece of design heritage into the mix.  Look things over carefully, though.  You don't want to incorporate pieces that will drastically increase your heating costs or bring a legacy of termites with them.

do your part:  see www.salvageweb.com for an active architectural salvage exchange online.