Chapter 2Fit for the Future – Sustainability and Adaptive Buildings
Introduction
As the previous chapter shows, the types of buildings we create and the ways in which we design and build them are shaped by the shifting ideas and attitudes, and the needs, of the age in which they were developed. As a consequence, many buildings can struggle to adapt as times change, proving too inflexible and difficult – in terms of cost, design and opportunity – to update and evolve.
The digital revolution, tenants’ desire for shorter leases, and an ever-changing market for office space are all driving the frequent refit, refurbishment ...
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