Adaptive reuse architecture
From: CR|PT|C (@CRIPTICollab)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 14:15 to 14:35 in the main Lobby of the Nicol Building @SprottSchool @Carleton_U INTRODUCTION TO THE CONFERENCE TOPIC [from]#ADAPTIVEREUSE[to]#ADAPTIVEARCHITECTURE Federica Goffi @federicagoffi19 @CarletonU_Arch [Author of the Call for Papers] https://t.co/VR1ZaQhCmM
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Frame adaptive reuse as a practical response to Canada's housing shortage and construction costs—highlight how repurposing existing structures reduces both financial barriers and environmental waste compared to new builds
Position the Carleton architecture community's work on adaptive reuse within Ottawa's specific context: the city's mix of heritage industrial sites, aging office towers, and underutilized institutional buildings that could be transformed into residential or mixed-use spaces
Discuss how adaptive reuse requires interdisciplinary collaboration between architects, engineers, and planners—use this 20-minute slot to demonstrate the pedagogical value Carleton brings by training the next generation of practitioners who understand both preservation and innovation
Position yourself as someone who can explain why adaptive reuse isn't just a design trend but an essential skillset for solving real estate challenges in Ottawa and beyond.
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