
RETHINKING THE BUILDING STOCK – IT’S A CARBON THING (Buy Cheap Buy Twice:Part 4)
When buildings are considered more speculative investments than human right … the choices of materials are made based solely on upfront cost, not long term durability (or occupant comfort, or environmental impact). . Buildings are not being built to last. It is a fool’s game. Our buildings should be designed to function for several generations not just one. The building envelope should be made up of materials that last a similar length of time so that the overall durabilit