Why are we tearing down homes while the housing crisis grows?
Every minute, a building is demolished somewhere in Europe. Architect Olaf Grawert examines the hidden human and environmental costs of destroying existing structures for profit, and proposes a sustainable alternative for our cities.
The current trend of demolition involves more than just losing bricks and mortar; it erases the memories and community identity tied to our neighborhoods. Grawert argues that the drive for profit leads to the destruction of valuable architecture, even as millions face housing shortages.
Instead of continuous demolition, the video explores how rethinking the value of our existing building stock could provide a path toward creating affordable, sustainable homes for the future.
Source: Olaf Grawert: Why are we demolishing homes during a housing crisis?
