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Building for Change: The Architecture of Creative Reuse

Dr. Ruth Lang, Gestalten

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Building for Change: The Architecture of Creative Reuse

by Dr. Ruth Lang, Gestalten
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Building for Change: The Architecture of Creative Reuse
Building for Change: The Architecture of Creative Reuse

Innovative architecture through creative, sustainable reuse.

If you're drawn to where innovation meets sustainability, "Building for Change" might resonate with you. This book isn't just a catalog of designs; it's an exploration of the philosophy behind repurposing buildings creatively, which could inspire your thoughts on sustainability in architecture. It's for those who appreciate not just the end product, but the thought process that redefines what's possible.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Building for Change: The Architecture of Creative Reuse

by Dr. Ruth Lang, Gestalten
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ISBN: 9783967040449
Authors: Dr. Ruth Lang, Gestalten
Publisher: gestalten
Date of Publication: 2022-09-27
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Art
Related Topics: Crafts, Essays, Art and Photography, Architecture, Design
Goodreads rating: 4.42
(rated by 12 readers)

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Architects are adapting existing buildings to create new spaces for a more conscious future. The urban fabric changes more slowly than our spatial needs, accelerated by digital technologies and new lifestyles. The trick for canny architects lies in an ingenious reuse and creative recycling that result in the stunning transformation of existing buildings for new purposes. Building for Change explores this architecture of reuse and adaptation. It presents sofa factories turned coworking hub, viaducts turned community garden, department stores turned cultural center, and other inspiring projects. The book also showcases spaces that are designed to be dismantled and repurposed down the line. This architecture of care is aspirational and to make construction more sustainable and buildings fit for the future.
 

Innovative architecture through creative, sustainable reuse.

If you're drawn to where innovation meets sustainability, "Building for Change" might resonate with you. This book isn't just a catalog of designs; it's an exploration of the philosophy behind repurposing buildings creatively, which could inspire your thoughts on sustainability in architecture. It's for those who appreciate not just the end product, but the thought process that redefines what's possible.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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