In this course, you will contextualize the structural, governmental, and social factors that must be considered in the sustainable rehabilitation of the built environment. You will discover how to consider rehabilitation as a flexible preservation strategy to extend the usable life of historic buildings. To apply these concepts, you will examine cases that show how structures can be adapted to incorporate modern technologies or converted to serve new functions. Finally, you will practice developing recommendations for rehabilitation that both address community concerns and seek to extend the life of historic structures.

You are required to have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience before taking this course:

• Sustainable Historic Preservation
• Embracing the Worth of Existing Buildings