In this engaging conversation, Nakita Reed and Carl Elefante explore the intersection of sustainability, architecture, and historic preservation. Elefante shares his journey in the field, emphasizing the importance of reusing existing buildings and the philosophy that the greenest building is the one already built. They discuss the relevance revolution in architecture, the urgent need to address climate change, and the justice imperative in urban development. The conversation culminates in a call for reintegration and healing in urban environments, highlighting the lasting value of buildings and the responsibility architects have in shaping a sustainable future.
Bio: Known worldwide for coining the phrase: “the greenest building is…one that is already built,” Carl Elefante is Principal Emeritus with Quinn Evans, recipient of the 2024 AIA National Firm Award. In 2018, Carl served as President of AIA, the culmination of leadership positions in architecture, historic preservation, and sustainable design organizations. In 2023, Carl was the inaugural visiting scholar at the University of Notre Dame Duda Center for Preservation, Resilience, and Sustainability. Carl is a Senior Fellow with Architecture 2030, a charter member of the Climate Heritage Network, and a Fellow of AIA and Association for Preservation Technology International (APT).
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