Green Stories

"The greenest building is the one already built." Indeed, historic preservation is the very definition of sustainability—a smart, efficient way to reuse a community's resources and keep its character at the same time. These stories explore the greener side of preservation and show how history, sustainability, fairness, and economic vitality can all go hand in hand.

Preservation Leadership Forum Heritage Now! Decarbonizing the Built Environment Through Heritage
Climate & Culture Building Performance Standards: Aligning Policy for Preservation and Sustainability
National Fund for Sacred Places Four Churches, Four Approaches: Creating a Refuge in the Face of a Changing Climate
Preservation Leadership Forum Going for Zero: A Q&A with Carl Elefante
11 Most Endangered Historic Places Facing Increasingly Severe Flooding, Jamestown Archaeologists Are Saving What They Can
Backing Historic Small Restaurants 5 Maui Restaurants Begin a New Chapter
Preservation Magazine A New Guide to Climate Resiliency in Charleston, South Carolina
Climate & Culture Upfront Carbon and Why It Matters: A Q&A with Lloyd Alter
Action Center Protecting Navigable Waters One Year After the Supreme Court’s Sackett Decision
Historic Sites Restoring the President Woodrow Wilson House Garden in a Changing Climate
Climate & Culture Getting the Words Right: A Glossary of Climate Terms
Climate & Culture Cutting Carbon: Resources for Preservationists

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