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"The society that surrounds us seems to be very mature; however, many buildings are being broken one after the other while their lifetime is still sufficient. Isn't that exactly what happened due to this loss of something?"
A client posed a question about why a seemingly mature society repeatedly dismantles buildings before their usable lifespans end. The question attributes premature demolition to a loss of something intangible—possible loss of memory, care, cultural continuity, or stewardship. The observation implicates economic pressures, changing aesthetic preferences, and planning practices that favor replacement over maintenance. The situation calls for reassessing values that guide building life cycles, promoting conservation, adaptive reuse, and policies that reward longevity. Strengthening collective responsibility, design for durability, and appreciation of existing fabric can counteract patterns of unnecessary destruction and restore continuity between generations.
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