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PUBLIC-TALK #52 SDG 15: WHY IS IT BETTER TO USE OLD BUILDINGS THAN TO BUILD NEW ONES? – PUBLIC TALK BY LYUBOV EFREMOVA, 29 NOVEMBER 2024

Area: Architecture and Civil Engineering, Urban planning, Education, Communication
Speaker: Lyubov Efremova
Location: TSUULL International Office, Youtube\Zoom 
Language: English
Organizer: TSUULL International Office 
Audience: Free and Open to the Public
Source: Release and Post Release
Overview: On November 29, 2024, a public talk titled "Why is it better to use old buildings than to build new ones?" was held at TSUULL by Lyubov Efremova. This lecture, part of the #TSUULLTalks series, guided participants on Architecture and Civil Engineering in urban planning. 
Speaker: Lyubov Efremova – Architect of public buildings and structures. Graduated from the Master's program of the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in urban planning, and the Bachelor's program of the Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in architectural design. Leading architect of one of the leading architectural studios in St. Petersburg, Evgeny Gerasimov and Partners. Participated in the creation of a digital twin of the destroyed building of the Tverskoy River Station for subsequent restoration. Author of articles on the interaction of the urban environment and industrial architecture.

In addition to her architectural practice, Ms. Efremova is an author of scholarly and popular articles focusing on the intersection of the urban environment, industrial heritage, and architectural design. She is an advocate for integrating historical preservation with modern infrastructure needs, fostering cities that respect their past while embracing future growth.

Impact of the Event:
The talk attracted a diverse audience of students, faculty, architects, urban planners, and community members. Participants engaged in a dynamic Q&A session, discussing practical approaches to balancing modernization with heritage conservation. The event underscored the role of architects and civic institutions in shaping sustainable, culturally rich urban environments.