Corral explores and furthers an American design ethos, designing products that blend beauty and utility to create purposeful everyday objects. Corral strives for an honest use of craft materials to make pieces built to last.

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Embracing a circular economy isn't just about being environmentally conscious; it's about making a tangible impact on our carbon footprint. Urban Machine's recent project proves how keeping things local plays a pivotal role in sustainability.

We began with reclaimed wood sourced right here in the Bay Area, demonstrating our commitment to reducing transportation emissions. The wood, deconstructed by FERMA Corporation, was given a new lease on life when our innovative robot removed the metal fasteners, reclaiming it for reuse in American Canyon, CA.

ALL BAY MILL & LUMBER COMPANY, also in American Canyon, milled this reclaimed treasure into a canvas for creativity. Corral , located in Oakland, lent their design expertise to craft tables and bookshelves that tell a story of reclaimed history. JOINERY STRUCTURES, also in Oakland, then brought these designs to life with artisanal touches.

The beauty of this project lies not only in its craftsmanship but in its circularity. By keeping it all within the Bay Area, spanning just under 130 miles, we've significantly reduced our carbon footprint.

This wood, once destined for a landfill, will now grace a business right here in our community.

It's proof that the circular economy isn't just a concept but a powerful force for change that offers discarded materials a vibrant second life while minimizing our environmental impact.

Together, let's Salvage the Past to Build the Future, one project at a time.

Circularity for Furniture

We are on a mission to reclaim the millions of tons of wood waste from construction and demolition by reclaiming it into high volume, locally sourced, premium lumber products.

By using AI, The Machine removes staples and nails from reclaimed wood to turn it into premium lumber products. This lowers the carbon footprint and solves the problem of wood waste.

We reclaim & co-create locally sourced premium lumber products, creating a circular economy. In doing this, we preserve secular forests, reduce logistical costs, and allow for the health benefits of wood in our environments to be reaped.


Connecting Sustainability to Business Goals

Urban Machine uses AI to turn waste into lumber

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Urban Machine's woodshop intern skillfully designed and built a Murphy-bed-like desk in Kelly's house, benefiting one of ABC's previously unhoused program participants.

ABC, which began with 20 unemployed artists in Oakland during the pandemic, redirected its focus to constructing emergency housing for the homeless. Amidst business closures and evictions, they aimed to create security in 12 tiny houses.

By Spring 2022, ABC achieved this goal and has since expanded, embarking on Tiny Home 15 in February 2023. Now with a team of 200 volunteers – artists, carpenters, activists, and advocates – ABC's mission endures.

Urban Machine is proud to have delivered a reclaimed wooden desk to help make the next tiny home a comfortable place to work and call home.

Learn more about ABC's mission and volunteer opportunities by visiting their website: https://www.artistsbuildingcommunities.org/

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