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Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Cinderella Stories: Adaptive Reuse of Older Buildings

In Facilities Manager, Joseph Brinkman and David Miller write about their experiences re-using older campus buildings (PDF):
On campuses today, older buildings are being renovated, not only beyond their current condition, but even better than their original condition. When done properly, campus architectural treasures can become high-performance facilities by today’s standards. When considering renovation there are at least five tests
that determine if the effort should be pursued: 1. Land acquisition is unrealistic. 2. Existing infrastructure has capacity. 3. Funding is limited. 4. There is historical value or alumni support. 5. Sustainability is a priority.

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