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Adaptive Reuse: Unlocking Sustainable Conversions

  • 1.  Adaptive Reuse: Unlocking Sustainable Conversions

    Posted 18 days ago

    Join us tomorrow for an in-depth discussion on Adaptive Reuse: Unlocking Sustainable Conversions, exploring the transformation of underutilized buildings-offices, churches, schools, libraries, and more-into much-needed housing. With rising construction costs, the climate crisis, and the urgent demand for housing, repurposing existing structures offers a viable and sustainable solution.

    This webinar will highlight the environmental impact of embodied carbon, the role of adaptive reuse in meeting global climate goals, and strategies for navigating policy, financing, and design challenges. 

    Experts from policy, design, and finance will present real-world case studies and discuss best practices for successful building conversions.

    Register here:

    https://events.aiacalifornia.org/event/adaptive-reuse-unlocking-sustainable-conversions/

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Understand the Role of Adaptive Reuse in Addressing Climate Change – Learn how reducing embodied carbon through building reuse can significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to global sustainability goals.

    2. Navigate Policy and Code Challenges for Different Building Types – Explore how zoning, policy incentives, and code compliance vary for converting offices, schools, churches, and libraries into housing or mixed-use developments.

    3. Explore Financial Strategies and Incentives – Gain insights into tax abatements, funding mechanisms, and financial tools that make adaptive reuse projects viable, including successful public-private partnerships.

    4. Learn from Case Studies and Global Best Practices – Examine real-world examples of adaptive reuse, understanding the key challenges and innovative solutions that have led to successful conversions worldwide.

    Speakers:

    Karin Liljegren, FAIA | Founder + Principal, Omgivning

    Michael Bohn, AIA | Partner and Design Director, Studio One Eleven

    Steven Paynter, OAA, ARB | Principal/Global Practice Area Leader, Gensler

    Ismar Enriquez, AIA | Design Lead and Project Manager, Practice (Moderator)



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    Ismar Enriquez AIA
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