November 2014
The Ten Principles of Future-Proofing Historic Buildings
A Case Study of the Arctic Building This presentation focuses on the Principles of Future-Proofing (derived from other industries where the term is used). Future-proofing is a process of anticipating the future and developing methods of minimizing the effects of shocks and stresses of future events. This is particularly valuable as a framework for consideration of interventions in historic structures as we strategize ways to keep buildings viable. The presentation will include a discussion of repairs that were completed in…