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2 weeks ago

Fragile by Design: How Can Buildings Be Designed to Outlast Their First Purpose?

Having explored adaptability at the city scale, we are now zooming in on the building itself-and, crucially, on practice. How can architects, developers, and consultants embed adaptability as a measurable, mainstream outcome? This question will be on the agenda at the Adaptable Building Conference (ABC) on January 22 at the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam, where architects, engineers, policymakers, and industry leaders will explore the potential of adaptable buildings-and how to deliver them at scale.
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fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Fragile by Design: Can Buildings Learn to Bend Without Breaking?

Cities need adaptable buildings to reduce emissions, avoid demolition cycles, and maximize reuse of existing structures amid growing urban populations and climate constraints.
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fromArchDaily
3 months ago

What If Buildings Evolved Instead of Being Rebuilt?

Buildings must be designed for adaptability to respond to shifting tenant needs, tighter climate rules, hybrid work, and to avoid waste, vacancies, and stranded assets.
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