Revitalizing Wellington: A Study on Adaptive Reuse of Commercial Buildings for Residential Purposes

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Revitalizing Wellington: A Study on Adaptive Reuse of Commercial Buildings for Residential Purposes

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Victoria University of Wellington

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This thesis investigates the adaptive reuse of vacant commercial buildings as residential spaces, a practice that addresses global housing demands while generating economic benefits. Originating in the late 20th century, this approach has gained traction in New Zealand as an alternative to demolition, aimed at conserving resources and reducing construction waste. This study examines the efficacy of adaptive reuse in minimizing environmental impact and meeting housing needs. The research exp...

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Scholarly text / Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2025

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Jenny Li

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https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Revitalizing_Wellington_A_Study_on_Adaptive_Reuse_of_Commerc...

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Interior design / Interior Architecture / Adaptive Reuse / Commerical to Residential / School: Wellington School of Architecture / Degree Discipline: Interior Architecture / Degree Name: Master of Interior Architecture / Degree Level: Masters

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