It can hardly be overstated how important a role the built environment plays in the battle to mitigate the harmful effects of climate change, Not only do buildings account for 40 of all global greenhouse gas emissions, but also, nearly two-thirds of the buildings that exist today will still be in use in 2050, according to Gensler's recent Climate Action Through Design report, This means the path to resiliency and improving climate impacts must address adaptive reuse strategies and extend the life of existing structures, This can be accomplished by renovating them and repur-posing spaces and materials to decrease their carbon footprints, the authors of the Gensler report noted.
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