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Ageing buildings may not be the most efficient , but they do stand the test of time . There ’ s something to be said for the longevity that was considered during construction in the 20th Century – or earlier – as the buildings that live today are still appreciated for the history they represent . They are occupied by businesses , colleges , universities , and other organisations , making them highly valuable to society . Knocking them down wouldn ’ t suffice , so they must be brought into the future .
Nasrin Khanom , the Head of Environmental Sustainability at the University of West London ( UWL ), lends a valuable perspective , demonstrating that it ’ s not only possible , but crucial , to blend historical construction with modern , clean technology .
We set out to answer the question : ‘ Is decarbonising existing buildings a mission impossible ?’
Much is to be said about the impact of decarbonising construction , but there are ways of reaching this goal ; strategies that can be adopted to maintain transparency and deliver true sustainability beyond the 21st Century . This is , of course , the ideal scenario , whereby companies can erect costeffective buildings in a sustainable way that last longer . But what is to happen to older assets – sites that require updatings to maximise clean energy compliance ?
For Khanom , this mission is not impossible , but very challenging in the current landscape with several facets to be considered in the supply chain . In a world where businesses and institutions are under increasing pressure to act and drive down their carbon footprints , clean strategies are adopted to see through the next generation of construction that will adhere to more strenuous conditions .
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