Building Adaptation
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Sustainable Building Adaptation
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Author : Sara J. Wilkinson
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-04-07
Sustainable Building Adaptation written by Sara J. Wilkinson and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-07 with Architecture categories.
How to adapt existing building stock is a problem being addressed by local and state governments worldwide. In most developed countries we now spend more on building adaptation than on new construction and there is an urgent need for greater knowledge and awareness of what happens to commercial buildings over time. Sustainable Building Adaptation: innovations in decision-making is a significant contribution to understanding best practice in sustainable adaptations to existing commercial buildings by offering new knowledge-based theoretical and practical insights. Models used are grounded in results of case studies conducted within three collaborative construction project team settings in Australia and the Netherlands, and exemplars are drawn from the Americas, Asia, Japan, Korea and Europe to demonstrate the application of the knowledge more broadly. Results clearly demonstrate that the new models can assist with informed decision-making in adaptation that challenges some of the prevailing solutions based on empirical approaches and which do not accommodate the sustainability dimension. The emphasis is on demonstrating how the new knowledge can be applied by practitioners to deliver professionally relevant outcomes. The book offers guidance towards a balanced approach that incorporates sustainable and optimal approaches for effective management of sustainable adaptation of existing commercial buildings.
Sustainable Building Adaptation
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Author : Sara J. Wilkinson
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2014-01-21
Sustainable Building Adaptation written by Sara J. Wilkinson and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-21 with Architecture categories.
How to adapt existing building stock is a problem being addressed by local and state governments worldwide. In most developed countries we now spend more on building adaptation than on new construction and there is an urgent need for greater knowledge and awareness of what happens to commercial buildings over time. Sustainable Building Adaptation: innovations in decision-making is a significant contribution to understanding best practice in sustainable adaptations to existing commercial buildings by offering new knowledge-based theoretical and practical insights. Models used are grounded in results of case studies conducted within three collaborative construction project team settings in Australia and the Netherlands, and exemplars are drawn from the Americas, Asia, Japan, Korea and Europe to demonstrate the application of the knowledge more broadly. Results clearly demonstrate that the new models can assist with informed decision-making in adaptation that challenges some of the prevailing solutions based on empirical approaches and which do not accommodate the sustainability dimension. The emphasis is on demonstrating how the new knowledge can be applied by practitioners to deliver professionally relevant outcomes. The book offers guidance towards a balanced approach that incorporates sustainable and optimal approaches for effective management of sustainable adaptation of existing commercial buildings.
Building Adaptation
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Author : James Douglas
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2006-08-11
Building Adaptation written by James Douglas and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-08-11 with Business & Economics categories.
As existing buildings age, nearly half of all construction activity in Britain is related to maintenance, refurbishment and conversions. Building adaptation is an activity that continues to make a significant contribution to the workload of the construction industry. Given its importance to sustainable construction, the proportion of adaptation works in relation to new build is likely to remain substantial for the foreseeable future, especially in the developed parts of the world. Building Adaptation, Second Edition is intended as a primer on the physical changes that can affect older properties. It demonstrates the general principles, techniques, and processes needed when existing buildings must undergo alteration, conversion, extension, improvement, or refurbishment. The publication of the first edition of Building Adaptation reflected the upsurge in refurbishment work. The book quickly established itself as one of the core texts for building surveying students and others on undergraduate and postgraduate built environment courses. This new edition continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to all the key issues relating to the adaptation of buildings. It deals with any work to a building over and above maintenance to change its capacity, function or performance.
Towards Circular Economy In The Built Environment
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Author : Guilherme Monteiro Eliote
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
Towards Circular Economy In The Built Environment written by Guilherme Monteiro Eliote and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with categories.
Every year, buildings undergo services of adaptation to account for changes in users' needs, deterioration, code updates, among others. This process, also called building obsolescence, is inevitable and most of these buildings lack a proactive adaptation plan. New buildings, however, can be designed to be more resilient when dealing with obsolescence by leveraging circular economy principles. The understanding of building obsolescence is crucial since they are the triggers of a process of adaptation. Studies have investigated different types of building obsolescence but have not focused on specific causes. Through qualitative analysis of interviews, we identified challenges faced by Architecture, Engineering, and Construction professionals in the building adaptation process. Recommendations to tackle these challenges were given, including the selection of durable materials, overdesign of key elements, design for disassembly, and use of modular systems. The research findings can help planners avoid common issues that harm the building adaptation process.
Report
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Author : Great Britain. Department of Science and Art
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1877
Report written by Great Britain. Department of Science and Art and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1877 with Manual training categories.
Building Urban Resilience Through Change Of Use
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Author : Sara J. Wilkinson
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2018-02-12
Building Urban Resilience Through Change Of Use written by Sara J. Wilkinson and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-12 with Business & Economics categories.
Describes all aspects of sustainable conversion adaptation of existing buildings and provides solutions for making urban settlements resilient to climate change This comprehensive book explores the potential to change the character of cities with residential conversion of office space in order to withstand the negative effects of climate change. It investigates the nature and extent of sustainable conversion in a number of global cities, as well as the political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal drivers and barriers to successful conversion. The book also identifies the key lessons learned through international comparisons with cases in the UK, US, Australia, and the Netherlands. Building Urban Resilience Through Change of Use covers the benefits and aspects of sustainable conversion adaptation through the whole lifecycle from inception, planning, and design, to procurement, construction, and management and operational issues. It illustrates and quantifies, through empirical research, the changes that have been achieved or delivered in sustainable conversion adaptation. The book gives an overview of all aspects of performance characteristics and the conversion adaptation of existing buildings. In the end, it enables planners to make more informed decisions about whether conversion adaptation is a good choice—and if so, which types of sustainability measures are best suited for projects. Provides detailed, empirical knowledge based on real-world research undertaken in five countries over three continents on both a citywide scale and on individual buildings Case studies and exemplars demonstrate the application of the knowledge in North and South America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and in Europe Addresses the key themes of technology, finance and procurement, and the regulatory framework The first research-based book to examine how to improve resilience to climate change through sustainable reuse of buildings, Building Urban Resilience Through Change of Use is a welcome book for researchers and academics involved in building surveying, urban development, and sustainability planning.
Meeting Minutes
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Author : Warwickshire (England). County Council
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1923
Meeting Minutes written by Warwickshire (England). County Council and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1923 with Local government categories.
Reinventing Architecture And Interiors
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Author : Graham Cairns
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
Reinventing Architecture And Interiors written by Graham Cairns and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Architectural design categories.
The history of design has traditionally been a story of new ideas, new theories and, above all, new construction. However, today, the developed world is on the cusp of a new era. The financial crisis, the sustainability movement and the conservation agenda are all leading to ever more alterations of existing buildings - and ever fewer new build projects. This new condition will have major consequences for all those involved in the design of the built environment both now, and in the future. In one regard, the simple economics of new build is bringing into question the need, indeed the desirability, of constructing from scratch.From a sustainable perspective the same picture can be seen to be forming, at least in certain contexts. The material resources involved in new-build make it an option ecologically detrimental and damaging when compared with renovation. Both these issues sit alongside a now deep rooted heritage agenda in Europe and, increasingly, in the Americas, Africa and Asia. Invariably, the arguments put forward from this perspective discourage new build when it involves the destruction of existing valued building stock. These issues, that will invariably alter the nature of the profession form the basis of Reinventing Architecture and Interiors - a book that challenges the standard view on the relationship between interiors and architecture. Written by international experts it is fully illustrated with contemporary examples. It is an important addition to the literature of architecture and interiors today.
The Law Times Reports Of Cases Decided In The House Of Lords The Privy Council The Court Of Appeal New Series
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1890
The Law Times Reports Of Cases Decided In The House Of Lords The Privy Council The Court Of Appeal New Series written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1890 with Law reports, digests, etc categories.
The Building News And Engineering Journal
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1875
The Building News And Engineering Journal written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1875 with Architecture categories.