Hazardous Substances in Construction – Who Is Responsible?
Asbestos, PCBs, PAHs—anyone renovating an older building will come across these terms sooner or later. And the most common reaction is: “The architect will take care of that.” Understandable. But not entirely correct. The Role of the Architect The architect bears a great deal of responsibility: He plans, coordinates, obtains permits, and has a legal […]
Kintsugi in construction – what a Japanese art form teaches us about renovation
Tearing down and rebuilding is expensive. Sometimes the greatest value lies precisely where the cracks are visible – if you know how to deal with them. Kintsugi is a Japanese art form: broken ceramics are repaired with gold powder. The fracture lines are not hidden – they are emphasized. What was broken becomes unique and […]