Often perceived as inefficient and antiquated, historic buildings may be viewed as an obstacle to, rather than a vehicle for, sustainable improvements. Fortunately, these perceptions of historic buildings are far from the truth. Built before modern HVAC and lighting, there are several energy and sustainability advantages historic architectures have over newer buildings.
In this Globe St. article, John Gajewski, MRICS, discusses how historic buildings can play a valuable role in improving the efficiency of a CRE portfolio and the tax incentives available.

May 27, 2026
In cities across the country, historic industrial assets continue to present challenges and untapped potential. For developers willing to navigate the complexity – and for advisors equipped to translate that complexity into actionable insight – these properties can become catalysts for long-term urban reinvestment.

April 07, 2026
Historic preservation specialist, Caroline Raftery, brings expertise in supporting complex adaptive reuse & compliance projects nationwide

December 18, 2025
The national housing shortage continues to challenge municipalities, developers, and community stakeholders. At the same time, many markets are experiencing elevated vacancies in office, retail, and industrial properties. This imbalance has renewed interest in adaptive reuse as a financially driven strategy to increase housing supply, reduce development costs, and unlock value in underperforming assets.




