Looking at the past also forces us to learn from historical damages such as fires or the fragility of massive structures made of clay elements. It is important to implement today's technology to look at and restructure past technology: wood structures and mixed structures. We have a monumental challenge: the density in cities, which forces us to build towards heights. This would already be a cultural change, a return to the countryside.
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Andres Guzman D.Eng., MEng, Ing., M.ASCE
Associate Professor
UNIVERSIDAD DEL NORTE
Barranquilla
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-09-2023 04:37 PM
From: Chad Morrison
Subject: Sustainability - Everything Old is New Again
To say that sustainability as a design consideration has increased in recent years would be an understatement - it has become driving force for many decision-making stakeholders on project. However, sustainable thinking is nothing new. Back to prehistoric times, through the development of modern civilization, sustainable practices have come and gone. Before concern for climate change, the 60's counterculture embraced and promoted regenerative approaches to bringing people back to nature. In the 70's the oil embargo forced people to pay attention to their energy consumption. While we are all eager to discover new high tech sustainable solutions, what are some old ideas and practices that you remember or have learned about? How can they be updated for the present? Are there any forgotten solutions that should be reevaluated today?
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Chad Morrison P.E., F.ASCE
Professional Engineer
Greenville RI
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