Course Overview
In this course, you will look at ways to make rehabilitation projects more sustainable. You will explore sustainability more holistically, beyond building materials, and assess how economic, cultural, historic, and social sustainability contributes to better communities for everyone. You will identify opportunities to use retrofits to respond to both external and internal threats. You will apply your knowledge and evaluate projects to be responsive and adaptive to future uses. Finally, you will practice community engagement in order to partner with stakeholders throughout the project process.
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
- Advocating for Sustainable Preservation
Key Course Takeaways
- Identify opportunities to address threats with retrofitting treatments
- Balance sustainable retrofit options with community priorities within the context of external threats
- Integrate adaptability to avoid future obsolescence due to approaching threats
- Develop messaging and prepare a presentation to attract community support