Reuse/Retrofit

Level_HowLevel_DetailedFoundation_Adaptation
Written By Ioannis Lykouras

FUTURE AND GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY

Recorded by Urszula Kozminska, images by Veera Saastamoinen and Essi Nisonen

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INSPIRATIONAL BUILT EXAMPLES

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REUSE/RETROFIT

The text highlights the sustainability of reusing and retrofitting existing buildings over demolition. This approach involves careful analysis of structures and materials for potential retention. Designing with a climate emergency focus encourages circular construction and reuse, treating buildings as resources. 

  • Reuse transforms buildings into material banks via urban mining, extracting materials for new purposes. 

  • Adaptive reuse involves repurposing buildings for different needs through renovation, conversion, infill, redesign, or addition. 

  • Material reuse involves repurposing materials for new functions, including upcycling and recycling.


Ioannis Lykouras
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