
(7) Heritage as a Development Asset: Where the Risk Really Is - Joey Giaimo, OAA
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(7) Heritage Buildings, Adaptive Re-use, & Building Unique Projects; A Conversation with Joey Giaimo, OAA.
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In this real estate development insights podcast episode, I interview Joey Giaimo, an esteemed heritage expert and architect. Joey shares his journey into the heritage conservation field and discusses the complexities and rewards of integrating modern design with heritage buildings. Discover Joey's perspectives on architectural training, preserving existing structures, and the importance of community input in development projects. Learn about successful heritage projects, the challenges of facadism, and strategies for sustainable architecture. This episode is a must for anyone interested in architecture, heritage conservation, and sustainable development.
Here are some of the key items we cover in this episode:
- What is the definition of a successful heritage conversion project?
- How can we utilize the heritage elements of an existing building to create a unique project?
- Case study of the Bule House! How to bring new life to an older building?
- Adaptive reuse, circular economy: How can they help with the climate change crisis?
- What are the opportunities and pitfalls of facadism in a heritage conversion project?
- Stakeholder management and the role of communities in defining a unique heritage conversion project.
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