The most sustainable way to build
To understand and unlock the potential of an existing building, our Adaptive Reuse practice brings creativity, insight, and the expertise of our multidisciplinary firm, skilled in gaining approvals for high-profile sites.
There’s a clear environmental case for preserving and extending the life of our existing buildings. It can be a bold architectural statement not to build anew but to transform – an inherently sustainable approach as we reinvent our cities for the future.
Chicago Public Library West Loop Branch.
© Tom Harris
Perspective
As more cities each year pledge to cut carbon emissions, adaptive reuse is an essential component of sustainable development. Creative solutions to renew the buildings we already have will make the difference in the fight against climate change.
