“The greenest building is one that’s already built.”
– Carl Elephante
Architect Carl Elephante coined that phrase over 20 years ago, but it’s still compelling today: existing buildings are an essential part of the climate change solution. In the coming posts, we’ll be looking at how new green buildings stack up to existing, sustainable features of traditional buildings, possibilities for efficient retrofits, and the social importance of existing buildings in the face of catastrophic climate impacts.