Our Position on Sustainability Learn More
Historic preservation can – and should – be an important component of any effort to promote sustainable development. The conservation and improvement of our existing built resources, including re-use of historic and older buildings, greening the existing building stock, and reinvestment in older and historic communities, is crucial to combating climate change.
Tips for Homeowners
Want to do something good for Planet Earth by reducing your carbon footprint? The best place to start – and to get real bang for your buck – is where you hang your hat.
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Our nation's Main Street communities have the opportunity to be leaders in the growing sustainability movement.
Planning for the Future
The Nashville Challenge
The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Friends of the National Center for Preservation Training and Technology hosted a gathering of preservationists in Nashville during the 2009 National Preservation Conference to discuss policy challenges related to historic preservation and environmental sustainability. Read More »
Preservation Green Lab
The Preservation Green Lab partners with cities and states to become a national clearinghouse for best practices and model policies – all in an effort to encourage municipalities and states around the country to fully consider historic preservation and the existing building stock in formulating their climate change action plans. Learn More »
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Position Statements
Weatherizing Existing Windows
It is frequently assumed that window replacement is required to substantially improve the energy efficiency of homes, but existing windows can often be weatherized to achieve efficiencies comparable to new windows. Read More »
Deconstruction
The National Trust for Historic Preservation supports the practice of deconstruction of older and historic buildings, but only as a last resort when the continued use or adaptive use of the older or historic building is not possible. Read More »
