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Opening Night Debate: Keep, Adapt or Replace? Debating the Future of London's Buildings
London and many other major UK cities face a critical question: retrofit what we have, or rebuild for the future? As the city tackles climate targets, housing pressures and the need for safe, healthy, fit-for-purpose buildings, the case for retaining existing stock is increasingly complex. While retrofit can reduce embodied carbon and preserve communities and heritage, some buildings may be better suited to replacement or wider regeneration. This session explores the tensions between sustainability, safety, social value and development, challenging assumptions on both sides.
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