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Repurposing old buildings for other uses may be the most sustainable strategy moving forward. Which begs the question: what if all the buildings we will ever need have already been built? What do you think? #gensler #genslersingapore #sustainabledesign #repurposing #sustainability

At Gensler, we are proud pursuers of minimizing roadblocks for office-to-residential conversions. We’ve seen the power that these conversions can have in saving stranded assets and reinvigorating downtowns. So, why can’t we use this principle for other uses like neighborhood amenities or life sciences spaces? Dive into this idea with Gensler’s Joseph Lauro as he shares the way forward for our downtowns. https://lnkd.in/ef3sm89D

Great article that addresses a key question on building conversions in our downtowns— what other uses besides (or in addition to) residential should we be considering? And what other types of urban amenities are required to support vibrant downtowns?

Exciting news!!! Thrilled to announce the launch of a game-changing methodology by Lamar Johnson Collaborative, aimed at revolutionizing the way we approach adaptive reuse projects in real estate development! We're introducing the Adaptive Reuse Scorecard, designed to streamline and expedite analyses for converting vacant office and commercial buildings into vibrant new spaces. This innovative tool assigns weighted scores to seven crucial categories, helping developers assess viability with speed and precision. Here's the scoop: Projects scoring over 70% in total are deemed ripe for conversion, offering a clear roadmap for successful transformations. With expectations of a surge in adaptive reuse endeavors, this scorecard couldn't come at a better time. Join us in embracing this groundbreaking approach to sustainable development and unlocking the full potential of underutilized spaces. Let's reshape the future of real estate together! #AdaptiveReuse #RealEstateInnovation #Sustainability #LamarJohnsonCollaborative #IntegratedByDesign

The greenest building might be the one that already exists. In the latest #StantecDesignQuarterly, we look at repositioning an office tower, learning from a bold vision for the Astrodome, adjusting to new building performance standards in cities, and much more. Check out Issue 21: Adaptive Reuse. https://stantec.co/3U9gNTI #AdaptiveReuse

The greenest building might be the one that already exists. In the latest #StantecDesignQuarterly, we look at repositioning an office tower, learning from a bold vision for the Astrodome, adjusting to new building performance standards in cities, and much more. Check out Issue 21: Adaptive Reuse. https://stantec.co/3U9gNTI #AdaptiveReuse

The greenest building might be the one that already exists. In the latest #StantecDesignQuarterly, we look at repositioning an office tower, learning from a bold vision for the Astrodome, adjusting to new building performance standards in cities, and much more. Check out Issue 21: Adaptive Reuse. https://stantec.co/3U9gNTI #AdaptiveReuse

"In order to meet climate targets, but also other sustainability targets, we'll need to actually stick with what's already built." The idea of not building any new housing during an affordable housing crisis simply won't fly. But what if we converted unused office space to housing to provide at least some additional housing? This kind of recycling of buildings is called 'adaptive reuse' and it's gaining traction in Europe and even here in Ottawa. Reusing a building's shell and converting offices into apartments can save 30% on costs, and construction can be completed in half the time — not to mention the significantly reduced carbon emissions. This video looks into the advantages and challenges of conversion projects, focusing on one in Frankfurt. For example, it turns out that having a bathroom in every unit instead of one bathroom per floor takes a bit of work. But for the 30% of offices that make great candidates for conversion, it can lead to the revitalization of entire neighbourhoods, with apartments, shops, restaurants, green spaces, and offices all in one area. You can watch the full story here: https://buff.ly/3NluoDD #architecture #adaptivereuse #sustainability #housingcrisis #affordablehousing

Since the pandemic, office space is plentiful and residential real estate supply is inadequate in many global cities. Yet, even if all excess office space were converted into housing in many of these urban areas, the amount of residential space would grow by less than 3 percent. Learn more from the McKinsey Global Institute's #realestate research ➡️ mck.co/RE2023

Since the pandemic, office space is plentiful and residential real estate supply is inadequate in many global cities. Yet, even if all excess office space were converted into housing in many of these urban areas, the amount of residential space would grow by less than 3 percent. Learn more from the McKinsey Global Institute's #realestate research ➡️ mck.co/RE2023