The Significance of Old Places and Structures

In a throw away society, old homes, to many, seem irrelevant. A structure may be perceived as stopping progress when designing and developing a community. The “Green” home trend where the focus is on the efficient use of "energy, water, and building materials", seem to exclude the homes from yesteryear. Instead, it is easier to tear down than to restore. But I would disagree since old places connect us to earlier generations and generations to come. Through success and struggles, they tell the story of who we are. A “rootedness” which helps move us smoothly through the transition of time.