The problem of preserving the architectural heritage as one of the most important priority tasks of our time is considered. Separate illustrations of the historical buildings of Krasnodar with the protected status of cultural heritage are presented. The need to take urgent measures for the rational use and exhibition of architectural heritage from an environmental point of view was noted. On the basis of the analysis carried out, the concept of "greening of monuments" is disclosed, which includes both the simultaneous preservation of architectural and urban planning monuments, and the natural environment. Much attention is paid to the choice of materials, replacing them with new ones without reducing their historical and artistic and aesthetic value for the restoration, repair and restoration of individual parts of architectural heritage objects. Special attention is paid to the strategy for preserving this heritage, identifying the main issues in the context of creating a comfortable living environment.