APPLICATION OF ADAPTIVE REUSE IN LONG SPAN BUILDINGS

Abstract

Due to the Sustainable features and the many other benefits, Adaptive Reuse is gaining significance around the World these days. Adopting Adaptive Reuse helps Preserve the heritage and character of the original building, makes energy saving, financial savings, and sometimes can even lead to Revitalization of an entire urban area. Likewise Adaptive Reuse is also very unpredictable and uncertain in nature. If appropriate feasibility studies are not done, the very positive points can turns against the projects. In my thesis I will be exploring through the various possibilities and processes involving the Adaptive Reuse in Long Span buildings. With my Literature studies and Case studies I will derive a Methodology for Adaptive Reuse designs. The methodology will include documentation, Viable Use Determination Method and Deign Development. Using the same Methodology I will be proposing the Adaptive Reuse design for a Building, and then the benefits earned are then assessed. Inferences will be framed on the use of the Methodology..