“The conservation of buildings has always necessitated adaptation. Today, the need to adapt is magnified by two factors. First is the modern era’s frenetic race for innovation, which frequently outpaces habitability and durability concerns. Second, conservators must satisfy contemporary performance expectations that are ratcheted up by climate change. Both factors are insightfully and thoroughly addressed in Managing Energy Use in Modern Buildings: Case Studies in Conservation Practice. The range of modern buildings portrayed is noteworthy in itself, from iconic structures like Kahn’s Richards Medical Research Laboratories to gems like the Catalina American Baptist Church, from idiosyncratic wonders like the Geschwister-Scholl Grammar School to classics like the Toronto-Dominion Centre. Each case study underscores the importance of employing established best practices in conservation, creatively leveraging the inherent qualities of each unique building, and forging creative and compatible solutions.”
—Carl Elefante, FAIA, FAPT, LEED AP
“The challenge of developing appropriate conservation strategies that will preserve the character-defining construction and materials of modern historic places is a significant one. Managing Energy Use in Modern Buildings features case studies of conservation projects that implement minimal intervention strategies while maintaining the historic character of these buildings, such as enhancing their original features, systems, glazing, insulation, and air barriers. The studies cover diverse climate zones and typologies and different types of interventions that could instigate further research and serve as inspiration for other conservation projects worldwide.
The volume is well illustrated, and the terminology and glossary are excellent. As both a teacher and heritage expert engaged in educating emerging professionals on the energy retrofitting of historic buildings, I highly endorse this publication and its adoption as an educational resource.”
—Dr. Mario Santana Quintero, Professor in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering, Carleton University and Secretary General of ICOMOS
“This book reads like a conversation between a preservation architect and a mechanical engineer, meeting that gentle balance between technical content and engaging storytelling.”
~Angela Wolf Scott, APT Bulletin
