When it comes to sustainable architecture, the focus has historically been on designing buildings to reduce emissions. In recent years though, this focus has expanded to take into account the full life-cycle impact of a building and its components. But is this enough? In this article from ArchitectureBoston’s Fall 2015 Issue, originally titled “Old is the new green,” Jean Carroon FAIA and Ben Carlson argue that not only are most green buildings not designed with…
Architecture: Why old is the new green
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