“The Greenest Building…Is one that is already built."
Carl Elefante, Principal, Quinn Evans Architects, AIA, LEED AP
“Rehabilitating a heritage building conserves more energy than constructing a new building and reduces construction and demolition wastes.” Government of Canada Heritage Conservation Brief
Heritage buildings are also a key component in the livability of our city. The conservation of heritage buildings makes a major contribution to environmental, social and economic sustainability.
The VHF shared a broad range of information at the Green Living Show about the connection between heritage and sustainability.
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