Date Available
5-28-2025
Year of Publication
2025
Document Type
Graduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Public Financial Management
College
Graduate School
Department/School/Program
Historic Preservation
Faculty
Dr. Jeongyoon Lee
Committee Member
Dr. Ron Zimmer
Faculty
Dr. Emily Bergeron
Abstract
Carl Elefante, the former president of the American Institute of Architects, famously said, “The greenest building is…one that is already built” (Elefante, 2012). Elefante articulated the environmental benefits of reuse and the significant energy costs associated with demolition and new construction. In 2022, the commercial and residential building sectors produced 31% of the United States’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (EPA, 2025). A large percentage of this is tied to the production of building materials.
Recommended Citation
Baldwin, Kelsey M., "Integrating Deconstruction and Historic Preservation: A Best Practices Policy Comparison" (2025). MPA/MPP/MPFM Capstone Projects. 461.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/mpampp_etds/461
