An ancient symbol representing the eternal cycle of destruction and re-creation, the Ouroboros has been used to signify renewal throughout history. As such, we have chosen the Ouroboros as an emblem of our business and its key principles. We approach each project with the same goal, to efficiently deconstruct a home so that the value of extracted materials may be recovered and their utility extended. Ouroborous' process ensures that these materials remain within the supply chain and out of landfill.
About Ouroboros
The Circular Vision
Ouroboros' goal is to make deconstruction cost-effective and accessible. We aim to change the way demolition is conducted so that materials are salvaged and widely available as a resource within the community.
Our Team
Meredith Moore
Ouroboros Deconstruction was founded by Meredith Moore as the culmination of a years-long passion for adaptive reuse and sustainability and first-hand experience within the spheres of architecture, design, construction, and demolition. Recognizing the underutilization and lack of appreciation for existing materials coupled with contemporary society’s throw-away culture, she realized that a shift in perspective was desperately overdue. Moore has made it her mission, both privately and professionally, to help people better understand just how much high-quality, salvageable material already exists and the value in its reuse.
Moore studied the history of art and architecture at Brown University in Providence, RI, with an emphasis on preservation, and obtained her Masters of Interior Design from New York’s Parsons School of Design. She has worked in the fields of interior design, luxury residential development, and material specification and research.
Meredith lives and works in Toronto; when she is not salvaging wood from demo sites, nothing makes her happier than spending time with her husband and two young children.
Partners
Our team is agile and grows with the scale and needs of your project. We work with trusted partners in our extensive network of tradespeople, designers, architects, and artisans to make projects happen and create lasting impact.
Press
Article: CBC
Demolishing buildings is a waste. There's another way: deconstruction
This CBC article highlights the growing practice of deconstruction as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional demolition, focusing on Ouroboros Deconstruction’s efforts in Toronto. Unlike demolition, which sends large amounts of waste to landfills, deconstruction involves carefully dismantling buildings to salvage materials for reuse, thereby reducing environmental impact. The piece emphasizes the environmental benefits of deconstruction, including waste reduction and resource conservation, and notes that while it can be more time-consuming and costly than demolition, the long-term environmental advantages make it a worthwhile investment. Ouroboros Deconstruction is featured as a key player in promoting sustainable building practices in the region.
Article: Azure
A Beaver and an Octopus Walk Into a Design Fair…
At DesignTO (the 10-day festival of off-site events that picks up where IDS Toronto leaves off) woodworkers continued the timber conversation, demonstrating how lumber salvaged from residential deconstructions can have a successful second life at the material re-use themed exhibition “Circular Living Lab.”
Article:Designlines
The Salvaging Styles of Ouroboros Deconstruction
Founder Meredith Moore and her team use gentle removal techniques to repurpose materials destined for the bin.
Podcast: Today in TO
Sustainable Demolition
The city is building thousands of new homes, and that means some older ones will have to be demolished. But could it be done sustainably while making a profit? Dani Stover speaks with Meredith Moore, the founder of Ouroboros Deconstruction to find out.
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