The Big Fix.(school buildings renovation trends)
American School & University, July, 2005 by Kennedy, Mike
Byline: Mike Kennedy
New or used? Asked in that simple way, most people would answer "new." New is fresh and modern, full of possibilities. Used evokes images of something tired, worn out, past its prime.
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But "used" can have appealing qualities. A used building, lived in and comfortable, may possess a character and charm not found in a sterile, new building. A used building that proudly wears its age can convey a sense of tradition and history absorbed over generations. A used building is already in place and functioning, and renovating and expanding it ...
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