DNA Damage: Violence Against Buildings
<div class="intro matter"> <p>What is the impact of demolition on those who witness it not through the media but in situ? Does living through the destruction of one’s built environment produce a kind of post-traumatic stress disorder? Do buildings deserve the same protections as people? How might we develop strategies to prevent further damage and to treat already-damaged people and buildings?</p> </div>
Authors: Sussan Babaie
Aggregate Architectural History Collaborative
Part of: The Destruction of Cultural Heritage: From Napoléon to ISIS