Opinion

No more needless, ego-driven demolition. Conservation is key

By 2021-11-08T06:00:00

Ben Flatman

Sustainability is about more than the challenges of climate change. We should remember we are custodians of what surrounds us, argues Ben Flatman

Cedric Price famously advised his clients that they did not need a building. With COP26 well underway and construction contributing close to 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions, there is more of a moral imperative on architects to consider their role in the climate crisis than ever. 

So, have we now reached the point where the entire profession needs to step back and consider advising clients against that new building they are asking for?

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