News & Views

22 April 2020

RETROUVIUS SUPPORTS RETROFIRST

Retrouvius support the RetroFirst campaign - an initiative to prioritise retrofitting existing buildings over demolition and rebuild.

To promote the re-use of existing building stock and reclaimed construction material.
Stimulate the circular economy and support a whole-life carbon approach in construction.

Retrouvius have been championing a philosophy of re-use for over 25 years and we support action.

For more information visit Architects Journal

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