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Historic Preservation and Conservation

2011

Sustainability

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Improving The Implementation Of Adaptive Reuse Strategies For Historic Buildings, Sheila Conejos, Craig Langston, Jim Smith Jun 2011

Improving The Implementation Of Adaptive Reuse Strategies For Historic Buildings, Sheila Conejos, Craig Langston, Jim Smith

Craig Langston

Meeting the current needs of existing buildings and the designing of new buildings to ensure its sustainable adaptability in the future, supports global climate protection and emissions reduction. The sustainable preservation of any historic building requires the blending of sustainable design and historic preservation principles. Building adaptive reuse is a viable alternative to demolition and replacement as- it entails less energy and waste, and can offer social benefits by revitalizing familiar landmarks and giving them a new lease of life. This paper describes the development of a new design rating tool known as adaptSTAR, which offers holistic and unified design …


Crossings, Noel Brady Jan 2011

Crossings, Noel Brady

Books/Book Chapters

Chapter concentrates on the bridges of Dublin’s river Liffey; their importance to the vitality of the city, its commerce and people. It also highlights the importance of crossings in the city linking and opening up new paths to growth and development.