Character Development | 2012-11-05

Character Development: Sustainable building isn’t just a progressive option for eco-conscious clients anymore...

Sustainable building isn’t just a progressive option for eco-conscious clients anymore, but rather the commercial development expectation of an increasingly aware culture. Responding to society’s growing collective awareness, almost every project done today features some sustainable practices. The key to a successful green project is to maximize the use of existing material, bringing in as little from the outside as possible. In adaptive reuse projects, the philosophy extends to include the space itself, and it can require getting creative to produce the desired outcome. As sustainable culture continues to grow in the industry, an evolution in design ingenuity must be a part of the process. The creative success of architects and designers will be the linchpin to the continued growth of rehab, adaptive reuse and other sustainable processes. Good Bones are a Good Start When ...

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