The future adaptivity of nineteenth century heritage buildings

PurposeDesigning for the future sustainability and adaptability of building assets contributes to waste and emission reduction. Moreover, sustainable design and conservation principles are necessary for achieving sustainable and adaptable built heritage. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the...

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Published in:International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation 2017-08, Vol.35 (4), p.332-347
Main Authors: Conejos, Sheila, Chew, Michael Y.L., Yung, Esther H.K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
19th century
Adaptation
Architectural engineering
Architecture
Central business districts
Climate change
Community support
Construction
Construction industry
Cultural heritage
Decision making
Design
Energy
Green buildings
Politics
Public buildings
Sustainability
Sustainable development
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Summary:PurposeDesigning for the future sustainability and adaptability of building assets contributes to waste and emission reduction. Moreover, sustainable design and conservation principles are necessary for achieving sustainable and adaptable built heritage. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the improved adaptSTAR model in regards to maximising the future adaptive reuse and sustainability of existing built heritage and its surroundings.Design/methodology/approachA comparative study of two iconic nineteenth century heritage assets in Australia and Hong Kong is undertaken to highlight the need to forecast the future adaptation of heritage buildings in order to guarantee their continuous reuse and sustainability in an urban context.FindingsFindings show that the functional, technological and legal attributes of these two nineteenth century heritage buildings require improvement so as to ensure their future adaptivity. The upgrading of heritage buildings for environmental sustainability is also deemed necessary.Originality/valueThe originality of this paper pertains to the advancement of the adaptSTAR tool in evaluating the future adaptivity of existing built heritage as well as new built environments whilst considering their economic, environmental and social values.
ISSN:2398-4708
2398-4716
DOI:10.1108/IJBPA-03-2017-0012