Existing Buildings

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The embodied impacts of renovation are usually dramatically lower than the impacts of new construction.

Although many existing buildings leave something to be desired in terms of aesthetics and comfort, they are part of the urban and suburban fabric now, and they aren’t going anywhere. And reusing these buildings is an immense creative opportunity.

Existing Buildings

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