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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Why oh why can't the UofC do more of that on their campus??
It has got to be one of the most bland boring campuses in North America. It's sad when painting the archway red is a huge improvement over the summer.
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I know for a fact this will be happening. Soon, you're going to see a well-known old building, can't say which one right now, get a complete renewal - and I believe it includes the envelope. That's in addition to the the Psych building that's getting a complete makeover.
As for historic buildings, I've never been a huge fan of maintaining something just because it's old and feels nostalgic, but there's some exceptions. The old Science Centre downtown is now historic and still, at 45 years old, is architecturally superior to many buildings in Calgary. The McDougall Building is also pretty sweet.
I'm f'ing glad the Herald Building is coming down, and same with the parkade next to it. I love new buildings, and new development. As technologies evolve, so should our buildings. LEED Certification will soon be standard for every building from here on in, and it's extremely difficult to get older buildings LEED-accredited; easier to start from scratch.