Disposing of construction waste is an essential part of demolishing a building and making room for the construction of a new building. Some of the waste is considered hazardous, or materials that pose known risks to human health and the environment. The process of identifying, removing, handling and disposing of suspected hazardous materials is managed by specialty contractors familiar with waste disposal regulations.

Over many millennia, in response to changes in human lifestyles, architecture and interior design have undergone many evolutions in aesthetics, composition, structure and function. Depending on the geographic location, culture and the specific time period, homes and buildings varied — and continue to vary — widely. Despite these many differences that still exist today, one type of design, biophilic design, is being embraced around the world.