Adaptive reuse, in general, is the more sustainable approach to development due to the embodied energy and carbon footprint of existing buildings. However, converting office buildings...
Of course, even big cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles have a limited supply of grand old buildings ideal for conversion. And office buildings built post-World War II range from challenging to not feasible for adaptive reuse as housing. Unlikely conversion candidates: Sealed buildings with large floor plates
Reuse is an inherently sustainable option, which reduces the amount of waste going to landfill. Inevitably settlements and areas undergo change, whereby land ...
Prospects for Adaptive Reuse of Office Buildings. All Reports. 3Q 2023. Prospects for Adaptive Reuse of Office Buildings. Converting Vacant Offices to Residential Buildings. Lighting Efficiency. Building Efficiency and Decarbonization. Building Automation and Control.
Office Adaptive Reuse Task Force. The Office Adaptive Reuse Task Force explored opportunities to convert outdated office space to other potential uses, especially housing. The Task Force was established by Local Law 43 and culminated in the January 2023 Office Adaptive Reuse Study.
Xapo Bank Headquarters by Lagranja Design, Gibraltar. Popular Choice, 2021 A+Awards, Office Interiors (<25, 000 sq ft) Xapo’s first physical headquarters is situated inside an old army barracks in the historical center of Gibraltar.
Adaptive reuse is the repurposing of buildings that have outlived their original purpose. Its main goals include preserving architectural and cultural heritage, …
From small to large sites, light to heavy renovations, the projects in this collection strategically marry the advantages of industrial buildings and modern ...
20 Creative Adaptive Reuse Projects. Save this picture! Written by Sabrina Santos. Published on March 17, 2016. Share. After built structures become disused or abandoned, adaptive reuse can...
Frank Mahan: It’s relatively unique to have a practice within an architectural office that is focused on adaptive reuse. For us, this includes anything …
The Office Adaptive Reuse Task Force explored opportunities to convert outdated office space to other potential uses, especially housing. The Task Force was ...
Adaptive Reuse: 7 Modern Offices Renovated From Abandoned Buildings. The modern office as we once knew it may be a dying breed, but these projects prove that workplaces have the power to breathe a second life into languishing buildings. Tian …
Commercial Revitalization. Abandoned commercial buildings, such as malls or office complexes, offer vast opportunities for adaptive reuse. Transforming these …
October 2, 2023. Office-to-Residential Adaptive Reuse Can Help Build Sustainable, Vibrant Communities. By Amy Eagle. Share. The evolution of office work is creating fresh opportunities to reimagine workspace.