historic preservation
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It May Be Time to Reconsider Energy Efficiency Exemptions for Historic Buildings
Despite long-standing rhetoric, older buildings are not always greener, according to a recent study.
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Challenging Social Exclusion in the Urban Built Environment
A new book and online resource list offer perspectives, ideas, and resources to decenter whiteness within historic preservation.

By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
