“Often targets for wrecking balls, existing older buildings are a recognized but sadly underutilized repository for lessons in history, technology, economics, social structure, culture, and on and on. Now we are being told that existing buildings are also the source of a whopping 43% (some say higher) of our country’s carbon footprint and that demolition and new construction bumps this number up even more. But on the bright side, . . . → Read More: The Lessons of Old Buildings are New Again
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I read an article called A Sustainable Proposal today that stands out in its request to place the burden of proof for demolition on the requester, rather than making the preservation community have to make the case for why a particular building is worthy of saving. Some excerpts: “Preservation laws were added late, and as a reaction to urban renewal. They were promoted by people who had spent years . . . → Read More: Great Article on Sustainable Design This recent article entitled “Green goals part of historic preservation topic” discusses how San Antonio is making the connection between historic preservation and green building efforts. Share and Enjoy: There are a lot of window replacement manufacturers out there trying to convince homeowners that they will save energy and money by replacing their historic wood windows. This approach not only removes original historic fabric from buildings but also costs homeowners much more in the end and starts and endless cycle of wholesale replacement every 10-20 years or so. The following presentation was the outline for a recent presentation . . . → Read More: Why Save Historic Windows The New York Times recently published an interesting and though-provoking op-ed article by Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation related to energy consumption, job creation and neighborhood revitalization. The article discusses why historic buildings are a critical component of the search to be more energy efficient and gives tips on how owners of historic homes can proceed with “greening” their residences without losing historic character. . . . → Read More: “This Old Wasteful House’ Please join the City of St. Petersburg Historic Preservation Department for a workshop on preserving, rehabilitating, and restoring historic wood windows on April 18 in St. Petersburg, FL. The workshop will feature discussions on historic designation and tax incentives followed by a presentation entitled “Why Save Historic Windows?” by Jo-Anne Peck of Preservation Resource, Inc. Craftsman Steve Quillian will then lead a hands-on demonstration on the restoration of historic . . . → Read More: Gut Fish, Not Houses: Why and How to Save Your Wood Windows |
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