The preservation and adaptive reuse of exemplary historic structures is a key element in sustainable building strategies. The embodied resources and energy of older buildings, and the energy need for their premature removal and disposal should be carefully considered before planning the demolition of any significant historic structures.
The preservation and adaptive reuse of exemplary historic structures is a key element in sustainable building strategies. The embodied resources and energy of older buildings, and the energy need for their premature removal and disposal should be carefully considered before planning the demolition of any significant historic structures. 