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Environmental Design

Sustainability

2008

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The Sustainability Implications Of Building Adaptive Reuse, Craig A. Langston Nov 2008

The Sustainability Implications Of Building Adaptive Reuse, Craig A. Langston

Craig Langston

Building adaptive reuse is an important global topic. In the context of sustainable development and the effects of climate change caused by previous disregard for our environment, adaptive reuse has significant implications. This paper aims to examine how the construction industry can reposition itself to increase focus on the revitalization of existing buildings as an alternative to demolition and replacement. The paper reports on current research undertaken in Australia as part of a nationally-funded program in collaboration with industry, proposes a new model for early identification of adaptive reuse potential, tests this model with case study data, and looks at …


Tips For Going Green, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada Jan 2008

Tips For Going Green, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada

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