The sustainability and the historic preservation movements share a common goal—being mindful stewards of valuable but finite resources. One movement seeks to wisely use energy, water, and materials, while the other seeks to revitalize historic buildings for current use in ways that maintain their rich heritage. Reconciling sustainability and historic preservation in practice poses certain challenges. With increased awareness and dialogue, however, the preservation and the green design movements can tap synergies and develop new ways of working together to the benefit of both.

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