Building upcycling or building reconstruction? The ‘Global Benefit’ perspective to support investment decisions for sustainable cities

Investment decisions on demolition and reconstruction vs. refurbishment of the existing building stock can extend beyond financial and economic criteria. However, they must involve energy savings, environmental preservation, material consumption, and waste management for sustainable cities. The regu...

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Main Author: Elena Fregonara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Cities
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2023.1282748/full