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To Restore or Build New?

At EHDD, we help our clients think
through the difficult question of whether

to renovate or build new. Project cost,
site utilization, sustainability, program fit,
aesthetics, culture, and entitlements are all

part of the decision-making process.

Total Cost True Cost Value
A properly maintened building with Surgical demo and replacement usually The best value for energy
systems replaced when they start costs more than initially apparent. If performance and thermal comfort

to fail (not at expected lifespan) more than 10% of interior partitions are improvements usually comes from
should last forever and offer much replaced, we suggest a total replacement glazing replacement, well before

higher value than replacement. cost number due to the labor needed. other envelope elements.

Climate Program
Positive Analysis
EHDD uses our in-house Climate We can do a quick program fit analysis using

Positive design tool to assess the rule-of-thumb information from prior projects.
life-cycle carbon benefits of building Our extensive experience in nearly every type

new versus renovation on both of Higher Education facility allows us to do this
operational and embodied carbon. with agility for our higher-ed clients.