Stewardship of the Built Environment

Stewardship of the Built Environment

AngličtinaEbook
Robert A. Young, Young
Island Press
EAN: 9781610912365
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When we think of green building, we tend to picture new construction. But Robert A. Young argues that the greenest building is often the one that has already been built. In Stewardship of the Built Environment, he shows how rehabilitating and reusing existing structures holds untapped potential for achieving sustainable communities. Students and professionals alike will discover the multifaceted benefits of reuse. Young begins by describing how historic preservation in the United States, often overlooked because of  the predominant focus on new construction, is actually an important sustainable design strategy. He then examines the social, environmental, and economic benefits of preservation-from the societal value of reusing existing buildings to financial incentives available for rehabilitation. Young concludes with insights into the future of reusing buildings as a sustainability strategy. He also provides several informative appendices, including a glossary of key terms and acronyms and recommendations for further reading. Readers will become familiar with essential terminology; sustainability and historic preservation metrics; government oversight processes; and opportunities for smart growth afforded by rehabilitation. This knowledge is key to preserving the past while building a sustainable future.
EAN 9781610912365
ISBN 1610912365
Typ produktu Ebook
Vydavatel Island Press
Datum vydání 18. července 2012
Stránky 290
Jazyk English
Země Uruguay
Autoři Robert A. Young, Young
Série Metropolitan Planning + Design
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