Adaptive reuse strategies for heritage buildings: A holistic approach
October 31, 2025The Design Charrette (A Chapter in The Design Charrette: Ways to Envision Sustainable Futures)
October 31, 2025Research Article
Circular economy strategies for adaptive reuse of cultural heritage buildings to reduce environmental impacts
By Foster, G.
Full Citation
Foster, G. (2020). Circular economy strategies for adaptive reuse of cultural heritage buildings to reduce environmental impacts. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 152, 104507.
Key Findings
Lack of knowledge and tools hampers Circular Economy in the building sector. Urban cultural heritage buildings are drivers of environmental sustainability. Adaptive reuse of urban cultural heritage buildings is a nexus issue. A circular product supply chain approach transforms a linear building lifecycle. A new framework proposes 46 circularity strategies for adaptive reuse of buildings.