Why are we demolishing perfectly good homes while facing a global housing crisis?
In short: Architect Olaf Grawert examines the hidden costs of demolition. By prioritizing profit over preservation, we destroy both community history and environmental stability. This talk explores how repurposing existing structures offers a sustainable path toward solving the housing shortage for millions.
In Europe, a house is demolished every minute. Olaf Grawert argues that this cycle of destruction erases the memories and social bonds embedded in our built environment while ignoring the environmental toll of constant new construction.
Instead of tearing down, Grawert advocates for a radical shift in how we value existing architecture. By rethinking our approach to current building stock, cities can create affordable, sustainable housing without the waste of demolition. This perspective challenges the status quo of urban development, suggesting that the solution to our housing crisis may already be standing right in front of us.
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