03771nam 2200661 a 450 991045265190332120200520144314.01-59726-365-61-61091-236-510.5822/978-1-61091-236-5(CKB)2550000000107853(EBL)3317592(SSID)ssj0000880340(PQKBManifestationID)11495329(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000880340(PQKBWorkID)10873311(PQKB)11477724(DE-He213)978-1-61091-236-5(MiAaPQ)EBC3317592(PPN)169137074(Au-PeEL)EBL3317592(CaPaEBR)ebr10580623(CaONFJC)MIL601290(OCoLC)923188155(EXLCZ)99255000000010785320120423d2012 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrStewardship of the built environment[electronic resource] sustainability, preservation, and reuse /Robert A. Young1st ed. 2012.Washington, D.C. Island Pressc20121 online resource (257 p.)Metropolitan planning + designDescription based upon print version of record.1-61091-180-6 Includes bibliographical references and index.Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Introduction and overview -- Social factors : societal and political trends -- Environmental factors : energy use, measurement, and conservation -- Economic factors : incentive programs, tools, and indicators -- Putting it all together : stewardship principles in action -- References -- Appendix A -- Acronyms -- Appendix b -- Recommendations for further reading -- Index.When we think of green building, we tend to picture new construction. But Robert A. Young argues that the greenest building is often the one that has already been built. In Stewardship of the Built Environment, he shows how rehabilitating and reusing existing structures holds untapped potential for achieving sustainable communities. Students and professionals alike will discover the multifaceted benefits of reuse. Young begins by describing how historic preservation in the United States, often overlooked because of the predominant focus on new construction, is actually an important sustainable design strategy. He then examines the social, environmental, and economic benefits of preservation—from the societal value of reusing existing buildings to financial incentives available for rehabilitation. Young concludes with insights into the future of reusing buildings as a sustainability strategy. He also provides several informative appendices, including a glossary of key terms and acronyms and recommendations for further reading. Readers will become familiar with essential terminology; sustainability and historic preservation metrics; government oversight processes; and opportunities for smart growth afforded by rehabilitation. This knowledge is key to preserving the past while building a sustainable future.Metropolitan planning + design.Urban renewalPublic buildingsRemodeling for other useHistoric preservationElectronic books.Urban renewal.Public buildingsRemodeling for other use.Historic preservation.307.3/416Young Robert A(Robert Alton),1931-874563MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910452651903321Stewardship of the built environment1952734UNINA