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
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.
ARTICLE: Climate-Conscious Architects Want Europe To Build Less
Reuse isn’t just about preserving historic sites.
PAPER: Circularity Hubs
One popular proposal for a more sustainable construction sector is the implementation of circular economies.
Waste Imagination: How City Landscapes Can Be Remade
The Just Places Lab at Cornell University focuses on understanding the relationship betw
Toward Building Sustainable Communities and Circular Economies
The Just Places Lab at Cornell University focuses on understanding the relationship betw
PAPER: Which Buildings are “Worth” Disassembling? An Analysis of American Deconstruction Ordinances
Construction and demolition debris form the largest waste stream in the United States, and typical demolition practices render the vast majority of
Demolishing Stories
The Just Places Lab at Cornell University focuses on understanding the relationshi
ARTICLE: A Stately New Orleans Courthouse Gets a Third Act as Senior Housing
The best case for reuse is made by its success stories.
CarbonPositive: Beyond the Building
Architecture 2030 is a non-profit organization established in response to our planet’s climate em