EPISODE · Dec 1, 2022 · 24 MIN
Is Deconstruction a Dirty Word?
from Save As: NextGen Heritage Conservation · host USC Master of Heritage Conservation Program
How can taking a building apart possibly relate to heritage conservation? Join us in the Upside Down for a chat with architect and alum Guadalupe Flores about his thesis, Deconstruction: A Tool for Sustainable Conservation. When a building can't be saved, reusing the materials makes perfect sense. The concept of deconstruction certainly isn't new. But how do we make the case for it in a disposable society—and make sure it’s used only as a last resort? Photos, links, and transcript on episode pageConnect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!
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How can taking a building apart possibly relate to heritage conservation? Join us in the Upside Down for a chat with architect and alum Guadalupe Flores about his thesis, Deconstruction: A Tool for Sustainable Conservation. When a building can't be saved, reusing the materials makes perfect sense. The concept of deconstruction certainly isn't new. But how do we make the case for it in a disposable society—and make sure it’s used only as a last resort? Photos, links, and transcript o...
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