The Guidebook of Design for deconstruction in Light Wood Frame presents a methodology for altering typical light wood frame assemblies so that they can be easily disassembled and the materials of the building can be reused. The province of BC and, more broadly, Canada, has relatively little infrastructure for recycling wood waste. In Vancouver alone, the construction, renovation, and demolition (CRD) sector produces about 1.7 million tonnes of waste per year.1 Of this, an estimated 30-60% is wood waste which is largely discarded in landfills. What little wood that is recycled is generally incinerated for waste-to-energy conversion or shredded for biomass. Deconstructing wood buildings and reusing the salvaged wood for new construction would extend the lifespan of the wood, add value and longevity to a valuable material, reduce GHG emissions and reduce the amount of new resources required for new construction projects. Despite the benefit of re-using wood, there are some barriers to deconstructing typical light wood frame buildings, including the use of irreversible fasteners, adhesives, spray foams, and liquid applied sealants. The presence of toxic materials such as asbestos and lead are also of concern when deconstructing a building. While use of toxic materials is now prohibited in new constructions the use of nails (particularly when applied with nail guns) and adhesives makes deconstruction very difficult if not impossible in some cases.2 This guidebook proposes a design for deconstruction system that addresses these remaining issues with simple modifications of typical light wood frame construction practices, allowing for both simple construction, solid performance, and easy deconstruction.