Some people think that old buildings should be protected, while others believe that they should be replaced by newer buildings. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. (appears most years in the test)

While

some believe that old

buildings

should be preserved, critics argue that they should be demolished and

instead

, new

buildings

should be constructed with the latest architectural advancements.

While

maintaining our heritage and culture through protecting old infrastructure is vital, in my opinion, the adverse effects on health that can develop with living in

such

buildings

should be kept in mind

while

making

such

decisions. Old

buildings

are an essential component in preserving cultural heritage so their loss will have a detrimental impact on the society’s efforts to safeguard old traditions and practices. Many houses built in India in the past had large courtyards in the

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to enable social interactions among family members, which fostered strong bond formation. If

such

traditional homes are broken down and rebuilt to form modern

buildings

devoid of cultural identity, it will lead to homogenization, eventually resulting in the loss of cultural identity.

However

, living in

such

historic

buildings

can be hazardous and endanger the occupants as stringent safety regulations are often not administered on

such

buildings

.

For instance

, many houses built in the 1980s are responsible for a major share of lead poisoning cases in the USA. If these older

buildings

are not reconstructed, the safety of their inhabitants cannot be ensured.

Thus

, they should be replaced by new

buildings

with strong foundations where homeowners can live in peace and not worry about their health.

To conclude

,

although

preserving our heritage by protecting old

buildings

is important, I contend that if the safety regulations are not met, strict laws should be enforced to construct new

buildings

in replacement.