Long-lasting architecture is created through decisions that remain useful beyond the moment in which the building is completed.
Durability begins with design
Orientation, material selection, construction quality and access for maintenance all contribute to the lifespan of a building.
A building should also be capable of adapting to changes in use without losing its architectural clarity.
Designing beyond completion
The final handover is not the end of architecture. It is the point at which the building begins its longest phase: being occupied, maintained and experienced.