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The recycled buildings of Rome, long dismissed by architects, are getting a reappraisal as a model for how to reduce waste while creating something fresh.

Introducing building energy codes and financial incentives will be crucial in increasing investment in renovation, he adds. In Germany, this is already happening, according to Heisenberg.

Just as protecting steel from water prevents rust, protecting wood from water prevents rot. There are 1,000-year-old wooden churches in England and 1,500-year-old wooden temples in Japan, Green noted.