What originated as an effort to stop the demolition of iconic landmarks has progressed into a movement focused on livability, sustainability, job creation, revitalization, and change. Preservation today promotes growth and evolution of the city based on thoughtful decision-making. Below are resources designed to inform, guide, and enhance that process.
Resources and Information
ARTICLE: Carbon Intelligence for Reuse Decisions
Architecture 2030 is a non-profit organization established in response to our planet’s climate emergenc
AVOIDING CARBON: MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH PRESERVATION AND REUSE
The preservation field has always supported climate action.
OP-ED: We Can’t Build Our Way To Net Zero
The construction sector accounts for 13% of energy emissions in the United States, while an estimated 19 million vacant buildings remain standing a
ARTICLE: Dear Architects, If You Really Want to Be More Sustainable, Start Prioritizing Reuse Projects
Architecture 2030 is a non-profit organization established in response to our planet’s climate emergenc
ARTICLE: The case for...never demolishing another building
Construction and demolition create waste and emissions that contribute significantly to the climate issues we are facing today.
Preservation and Sustainability Work Together
One of the greatest tragedies of sustainable design is the notion that old buildings can’t be energy efficient.
San Antonio Reuse
In 2022, the San Antonio City Council approved a deconstruction ordinance mandating certain structures to be carefully taken apart rather than mech
Treasure in the Walls
Deconstruction ordinances are a policy tool implemented to build towards a more circular economic model.
Architecture 2030
Architecture 2030 is a non-profit organization established in response to our planet’s climate emergenc
Carbon Leadership Forum: Boston | Northeast
Embodied carbon is a top concern within the preservation sphere and provides one of the strongest cases for reuse over demolition.