Panasonic is introducing design for disassembly for circularity, a concept that could be adopted for the built environment and help future proof housing.

In a very short period of time, our economy has changed. Now more than ever, it’s important to consider new and viable approaches to how we all do business. One potential opportunity is adaptive reuse ...

A n old hotel turned into trendy apartments; a restaurant built in a former bank; and a warehouse divided into cool office spaces are three prime examples of adaptive reuse. In today’s climate of ...

In the continuous battle against housing shortages and the surplus of vacant buildings, developers are turning their attention to the viability of adaptive reuse for their properties. This strategy ...

Adaptive reuse has matured from exception to expectation, according to Gensler. Indeed, apartment conversion projects “accelerated at an unprecedented pace” across the U.S. in 2024, according to a ...

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the sustainability benefits associated with repurposing existing structures rather than constructing new ones. The oft-heard mantra, “The most ...

The inviting new student wellness center, designed by WRNS Studio, melds a 1920s academic hall with new wings housing an array of health services.

In the rapidly shifting field of development, the persistent trend towards demolishing and replacing our older structures in favor of new construction continues to overlook the immense value inherent ...

An expected change to the city’s adaptive reuse rules could clear the way for converting a broader pool of the city’s buildings into housing, a privilege that has historically been reserved for older ...

The adaptive reuse design preserves the 1907 warehouse’s original Douglas fir beams and brickwork while slashing the building’s carbon footprint. Rooms feel like a cocoon, wrapped in original brick, ...

As New York is facing unprecedented circumstances and as the numbers of infected people with the coronavirus are reaching new highs, officials are seeking fast and efficient solutions to generate ...