Domicology

Domicology is the study of the economic, social, and environmental characteristics relating to the life cycle of the built environment.

Domicologists

-Recognize that manmade structures have a life cycle

-Examine the life cycle continuum of the built environment and plan, design, construct, and deconstruct in order to maximize the reuse of materials and minimize the negative impacts of a structure's end of useful life

-Identify innovative tools, models, policies, practices, and programs that can sustainably address a structural life cycle

-Conduct research on the technical, economic, and policy challenges present in a structure's life cycle and seek to reduce the negative social, economic, and environmental impacts associated with structural abandonment

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Project Contact:

  • Rex Lamore
  • Center for Community and Economic Development
  • Associate Provost for University Outreach and Engagement


Partners

  • Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
  • MidMichigan Environmental Action Council
  • Greening Detroit Task Force
  • Michigan Dept. of Env., Great Lakes and Energy, Mid-Michigan Environmental Council, Greening Detroit Task Force



Report of calendar year 2021 activity.