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Stewardship of the Built Environment

Sustainability, Preservation, and Reuse
  • ISBN-13: 9781610911801
  • Publisher: ISLAND PRESS
    Imprint: ISLAND PRESS
  • By Robert A. Young, Foreword by Carl Elefante
  • Price: AUD $94.99
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  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 13/09/2012
  • Format: Paperback 256 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Landscape art & architecture [AMV]
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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.
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
 
Chapter 1. Overview and Introduction
Chapter 2. Social Factors
Chapter 3. Environmental Factors
Chapter 4. Economic Factors
Chapter 5. Putting It All Together
 
Appendix A. Abbreviations
Appendix B. Recommendations for Further Reading
References
Index
"It is difficult to imagine that a planner could work effectively in neighborhood redevelopment or real estate as well without the comprehensive knowledge Young presents in the book."
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