ABSTRACT The Adaptive Reuse (AR) of heritage buildings is a complex process, which
aims to preserve the values of heritage buildings while adapting them for use in the present …

Purpose–Adaptive re‐use enables a building to suit new conditions. It is a process that
reaps the benefit of the embodied energy and quality of the original building in a sustainable …

It is well acknowledged that low carbon emissions is one of the key factors contributing to
sustainable urban development and effectively tackling climate change. Adaptive reuse of …

The City of Perth in Western Australia is a relatively modern city and was founded in 1829. A
considerable amount of its built stock will become redundant in the near future. An issue that …

The current climate change emergency has triggered a global strive for reducing carbon
emissions and relevant sustainable planning for low-carbon cities. The adaptive reuse of …

Purpose–Adaptive reuse is an effective strategy for optimizing the operational and
commercial performance of built assets. While the benefits of adaptive re‐use have been …

The adaptive reuse of cultural heritage has been recognized as a driver of the circular
economy. It stimulates economic growth, boosts its inherent values, and reduces material …

Purpose There is a resurgence in the adaptive reuse of buildings. However, there is a lack of
literature that pulls all the strands of adaptive reuse together. Furthermore, despite claims …

Purpose–The loss of heritage buildings should be avoided as they provide a tangible
example of a period of life that is now gone. Adaptive re-use enables buildings to be given a …

Purpose Adaptive reuse of building assets is an important approach to sustainability.
Adapting a building for new uses often involves complex factors in the decision-making …