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Does Architecture Age and Get Better over Time

Reviewing the Building Inventory list of several institutions today, I began wondering if “all things really do get better over time- including buildings?”

The age of many of these facilities was simply astounding!

While reading the WELL Building Standard it’s becoming apparent that this document has merit for the older buildings.

Consider the amount of energy that’s utilized to keep these facilities occupied.

Changing fixtures and replacing windows, that is like a small bandaid on a big issue.

Does Architecture Age and Get Better over Time?

maybe not… on their own

By Jeannye

I intend to the best of my ability, to design with honesty and respect for nature. It is my desire to explore the ideas of various materials and the resultant details and connections. Having a love for sunlight, I will incorporate daylight generously. In the most pragmatic manner, an element's usefulness, will direct my technique, for each. Structure and geometry will hold primary roles in the generation of initial concepts and design solutions. Most important, I will discover happiness.

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