ADAPTIVE REUSE : Adaptive reuse is the process of taking an old building or site, and reusing it for a purpose other
than it was designed. Typically, it is closely related to historic preservation or conservation around cities with rich history.
Why is adaptive reuse important?
Adaptive reuse is important for a community because it: Maintains cultural heritage.
In communities with historic architecture, adaptive reuse is a form of historic
preservation. It restores culturally significant sites that would otherwise be left to
decay or demolished to make room for new buildings or parking lots
Adaptive reuse of existing structures is associated with the following advantages:
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Energy Conservation:
Enhances Community Character
Encourages Investment
Cost Savings
Potential Tax Advantages
Increases Market Value
Saves Time
Environmental Benefits
EX: Transforming
Alappuzha’s warehouses
How the town’s historic coir factories are being
restored to accommodate art spaces and museums