Abstract
The primary mission of archives as cultural and administrative institutions is to preserve and make available society's collective memories captured in archival materials for future generations. The development and long-term operation of archives in a sustainable manner are critical to accomplish this mission. Applying green or sustainable construction to archival facilities is one way to increase the sustainability of archives. Green construction methods provide various environmental, social and economic benefits to improve the serviceability of a building during its lifetime after the construction is completed at the site. The Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) defines sustainable construction as "the creation and responsible management of a healthy built environment based on resource efficient and ecological principles." Applying green construction to buildings means more than adding a couple of green elements to save on energy bills. Green construction reflects consideration of the impact of buildings on occupants and on the future of our global environment. Through building green archival structures, archives can respond to social concerns about climate change, global warming and harmoniously living with nature.
Recommended Citation
Kim, Sarah
(2009)
"Green Archives: Applications of Green Construction to Archival Facilities,"
The Primary Source: Vol. 28:
Iss.
1, Article 3.
DOI: 10.18785/ps.2801.03
Available at:
https://aquila.usm.edu/theprimarysource/vol28/iss1/3
