06. Building in layers
The lifetime of different elements of a building can vary from well over a hundred years down to a matter of months, or even weeks. The structure and fabric of a building, when made from durable materials such as stone, slate, brick and concrete, has been proven to last for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Newly installed components can fail, prematurely, in a few weeks or be torn out when they do not meet the new occupant's needs or expectations. This calls for a different approach to designing structure and fabric as compared to those elements with a ...
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