Adaptille

How to transform a 1980's apartment building into an adaptable building

Master thesis (2021)

Authors

M.A.J.B. de Ruijter Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

Nicholas Clarke Heritage & Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
L.G.K. Spoormans Heritage & Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
G.Y. Warries Teachers of Practice / AE+T - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2021 Marije de Ruijter
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Published Date

21-06-2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

Many apartment buildings built in the 1980’s are now being considered for demolition, because their technical installations are outdated. However, such demolitions would result in the loss of values, such as social value as well as embodied energy. Transformation of the buildings will preserve the values, but in the future further renovations will be needed as unforeseen challenges arise. By also adding adaptability to these buildings, these future renovations will be easier and will result in a lower loss of values. Furthermore, adaptability allows the building to easily adapt to the needs of individual users. This project offers an approach on how to add adaptability to a building, while preserving the values associated to it.