01 12 / 2008
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Don’t assume that the energy efficient operations of that new green building will offset the environmental costs associated with demolishing and replacing an existing building. A recent study from the United Kingdom finds that it can take between 35-50 years for a new, energy efficient home to recover the carbon expended during the construction of the house.
Also, don’t assume that historic buildings aren’t energy efficient. Many have thick walls and other features that enhance efficiency. Their durability allows for renewal that underscores recognizing them as genuinely sustainable resources, and sustainability, after all, is the ultimate objective of a nation and a society that values its future.
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Preserving Buildings Helps Preserve the Planet | Planetizen
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