Tag: Sustainable Development

Once a building outlives its original purpose, instead of demolishing it, it can be rethought in a different way to serve a new purpose. Adaptive reuse refers to rejuvenating existing buildings fallen into disuse and disrepair by repurposing them to suit new uses. The historical and cultural fabric of the area is thus preserved leading to a more sustainable approach in construction. An adaptive reuse project will include both functional and physical changes to the building. For example, a warehouse or factory building can be converted to an office building, restaurant or apartment so that valuable urban space is efficiently utilised