Torn down for what: the relationship between preservation and material reuse at the University of Georgia

This thesis examines the relationship between the fields of historic preservation and sustainability, specifically within the context of the University of Georgia. It defines the extent of their interaction, while offering a perspective on how the fields can be integrated through the reuse of material. The costs and benefits of material reuse at the institutional level are examined, providing evidence for the value of such a program at an educational institution, particularly when aligned with University priorities and goals for sustainability. Material reuse offers a unique opportunity for the University of Georgia to be a leader in both historic preservation and sustainability, through expansion of the current student and community oriented Material Reuse Program to an institutional level through building policy and practice. An evaluation of this program at the University of Georgia aims to provide evidence for the inclusion of material reuse to bridge the gap between sustainability and historic preservation, particularly at institutions of higher education.