...Hasan Unver; Orkun Alptekin; Melike Kalkan Purpose Adaptability studies in the literature include repetitive models and completely independent new model proposals. As a result of the evaluation of these studies, the lack of analysis studies based on a certain algorithm was determined...

...Mohammad B. Hamida; Tuuli Jylhä; Hilde Remøy; Vincent Gruis Purpose Adaptability is an inherent quality in building circularity, as adaptability can physically facilitate the reversibility of materials in a closed-reversible chain, also called “loops”. Nevertheless, positioning adaptability...

... configuration of linear public spaces plan layout for possible temporary adaptability to curb disease spread during the unexpected advent of a pandemic. Based on researchers' best of knowledge it is the first time that the impact of recreational space design on social distancing has been examined. The study...

...Zoraya Roldán Rockow; Brandon E. Ross Purpose This paper aims to describe and demonstrate a quantitative areal openness model (AOM) for measuring the openness of floor plans. Creation of the model was motivated by the widely reported but rarely quantified link between openness and adaptability...

...Tapio Kaasalainen; Satu Huuhka Purpose Ageing populations induce needs to adapt existing housing. With ageing, the number of frail old people, who require assistance in daily life, is also increased. Converting existing housing into assisted living enables them to remain in their community while...

.... It examines this issue in the context of Finnish mass housing built in the 1960s and 1970s. The purpose of the paper is to review how mass housing layouts can be adapted to produce the currently absent flat sizes. Design/methodology/approach The paper operates at the intersection of human geography...

...Oliver Heidrich; John Kamara; Sebastiano Maltese; Fulvio Re Cecconi; Mario Claudio Dejaco The adaptability strategies considered in this review focussed mainly on building components and systems, and did not include the contribution of intelligent and smart/biological systems. The coverage...

...Rosi Fieldson If the cost of adaptations to meet the required outcome is too great, or other drivers are stronger, adaptation becomes conversion or renewal. This process may be more damaging to the environment in terms of energy use, emissions and material wastage but may enable better quality...

...Andrea Botti; Marylis Ramos In the light of projected climate change impacts on buildings and their occupants, climate change adaptation for built environment to climate change is crucial. The risk of overheating is a key concern, particularly given its effect on heat-related health problems...

.... No reference to any evidence-based research concerning the quantification of fitout churn or exploration of tenancy behaviour relating to fitout churn cycles is seen in their reviews. Office buildings Adaptability Fitout Life cycle assessment What can be concluded from the above is that fitout...