[caption id="attachment_461" align="alignright" width="384" caption="Blair Pond Park in Kelowna, BC"][/caption] For all those folks who have ever wanted a brief rundown on playgrounds, here are the ins and outs. There are a variety of options to choose from when selecting playground equipment. You should take into consideration whether the equipment will comply with national safety guidelines, has adequate play value (active play, imaginative play), and will provide long-term value.  It is also important to consider the experience of the installation crew, including...

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There are several choices available on the market for playground safety surfacing. Rubber tile, poured-in-place rubber, engineered playground wood chips, and pea gravel are just a few different options.  But which one is the best choice? Which criteria should you follow to make the best decision? In my opinion,  fall protection against head injuries should be the number one priority when selecting safety surfacing.  In terms of playground safety this is measured with the HIC (Head Injury Criteria) reading.  Products must...

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Hey everyone! Please take a moment to read the quick writeup that Ross from Alternative Consumer did on Reclaim Recycled Products. Full link: http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/2010/03/15/reclaimed-cedar-benches/ [caption id="attachment_347" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The MegaSlab by Reclaim"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_348" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Yellow Cedar custom benches from Reclaim"][/caption]...

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Here is a really interesting clip from the full length documentary Garbage Warrior. It is about an architect, Michael Reynolds, and his goal of introducing radically sustainable housing. We really like this film because it resonated with the idea behind Reclaim Recycled Wood Products. Building with garbage has really allowed us to produce some of our favorite work. Check it out! ...

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