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Merlino's (Coll. of Built Environments, Univ. of Washington) thoughtful critique of the historic preservation movement offers a compelling argument for positioning adaptive reuse, if grounded in an ecological perspective, at the center of saving old buildings. Thirteen case studies, all conducted in Washington and Oregon, follow five chapters that demonstrate how deeply Merlino has thought about the impact of building construction on the environment. Her research strengthens her argument: old buildings have inhere...Log In or Sign Up to Read More