Is Deconstruction a Dirty Word?
How can taking a building apart possibly relate to heritage conservation? Join us in the Upside Down for a chat with architect and alum Guadalupe Flores about his thesis, Deconstruction: A Tool for Sustainable Conservation. When a building can’t be saved, reusing the materials makes perfect sense. The concept of deconstruction certainly isn’t new. But how do we make the case for it in a disposable society—and make sure it’s used only as a last resort?