Sustainability and Historic Preservation: What do you need to know?
Sustainability has been a buzz word for decades now, often defined as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” It consists of three dimensions or “pillars” which are economic prosperity, social/cultural vibrancy and environmental/ecological integrity, or some variant thereof. Many see the goals of historic preservation and sustainability as being at odds with one another, but that isn’t necessarily the case! In this overview presentation, you will learn how historic preservation is an inherently sustainable practice and some of the ways historic preservation projects can earn credits in the pursuit of LEED certification.
