Old buildings - to knock down? Too much money has been spent on looking after and repairing old buildings. Therefore, we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead To what extent do you agree or disagree? --- The custom to preserve and respect ancient buildings has been kept for centuries. I agree with those who say that it is crucial for amy reasonable community. However, some feel that to care about old constructions is too costly and these funds should better be used for building new modern buildings which will replace old ones. In this essay I will examine both sides an substantiate my opinion. Regarding those who are for novelty in the field of architecture there are many reasons. For example, they mention that buildings constructed with usage of new technologies are much more practical and can better face requirements of the modern society. Additionally, they proclaim that this way is cheaper, thereby it let save funds for other needs, such as healthcare or education. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that this point of view is poorly grounded. The primary reason is that attentive position towards old buildings is a part of a natural respect for history which is essential for society. It goes without saying that a nation which do not remember its past has doubtful future. those of buildings which have an artistic value are important documents of certain historical periods, that's why they have social and educational significance. To conclude, my strong belief is that old buildings can be destroyed only if it's admitted that they do not have any value. and this decision should be made by social institutions which include historians and specialist of architecture. I hope that in the future more people will understand the crucial role of national memory in shaping our futurity.