| dc.description.abstract | As times change, the need for various types of spaces diminishes. These buildings, whose function
is no longer required, become subjects of abandonment. In many situations, the types of buildings
most likely to be forgotten include industrial buildings, political buildings and community
buildings. One of the possible lifelines for such buildings is adaptive reuse as it confirms their
presencein the neighborhood. By doing so, one less building is added to the urban fabric and there
is a lesser negative impact on the environment. The context, though undergoing change, can still
hold onto a bit of its past.
Adaptive reuse enables the conversion of existing, outdated buildings and sites into new, mixed-use
developments that will play an essential role in enhancing local communities. Adaptive reuse, when
done correctly, will ensure that while the building is functional it remains true to its spirit. Also, while
the identity of the building undergoes transformation it still retains its integrity
Recently, many buildings in the Uganda have been retired because of a number of reasons like the
environmental regulations etc. Through adaptive reuse, abandoned buildings can contribute to life
enhancement as a new source of interest for the community.
This research explores the analyzing several specific adaptive reuse projects, this research describes
what potential values are in those projects and why it is important to focus on abandoned buildings for
urban sustainability. This research conducts a literature review on sustainability of adaptive reuse based
on, environmental, and social values.
The findings of this research show illustrate the positive effects of adaptive reuse. Through analysis of
the case studies, this research proposes that the sustainable adaptive reuse of buildings has great potential
in Uganda.
The study finally recommends ways of effectively adapting industrial buildings to new uses
and how to best go about the whole process. | en_US |
