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Stewardship of the Built Environment: Sustainability, Preservation, and Reuse
by Robert A. Young
foreword by Carl Elefante
Island Press, 2012
Cloth: 978-1-61091-179-5 | Paper: 978-1-61091-180-1 | eISBN: 978-1-61091-236-5

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ABOUT THIS BOOK
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.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY
Robert A. Young is Professor of Architecture and Director of the Historic Preservation Program at the University of Utah College of Architecture and Planning and is a LEED accredited professional engineer.
REVIEWS
For twenty years advocates for so-called — Donovan Rypkema, Principal, PlaceEconomics

It will be very difficult for anyone to leave historic preservation out of an overall sustainability strategy after reading this book.  Stewardship of the Built Environment does a great deal to explain the interconnectedness between old buildings, sustainability, energy use and economics, and underscores the critical role old buildings play in a healthy built environment.

— Ronda Wist, Senior VP, Policy and Advocacy, Municipal Arts Society NYC

This book makes an important contribution to the literature about the intersection of historic preservation and sustainability.  The stewardship of the built environment is simultaneously an act of preservation and sustainability.  Stewardship is the core.  Young explores both the warp and woof of the rich tapestry of sustainable stewardship, illustrating both its vertical and horizontal relationships.

— Carl Elefante, FAIA, From the Foreword

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