Adaptively re-using buildings can preserve heritage while enabling new uses that help make cities more liveable and sustainable.
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When talking about heritage, we need to be clear about our definitions and our objectives for each building. Then we can work on achieving the optimum balance of heritage and sustainability.
Air conditioning alone won't make global warming more bearable – architects must reinvent the window.
Rammed earth has been used for centuries, for buildings that have stood the test of time, including China's Great Wall. It's also cheap and environmentally friendly, so why aren't modern architects embracing it?
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