Purpose Adaptability is an inherent quality in building circularity, as adaptability can
physically facilitate the reversibility of materials in a closed-reversible chain, also called …

Despite the significant growth of the literature on adaptive reuse, little is known about the
specific criteria unfolding throughout the different phases of the adaptive reuse decision …

The circular city is emerging as new concept and form of practice in sustainable urban
development. This is a response to the complex and pressing challenges of urbanization, as …

Adaptive reuse of cultural heritage can be a valid strategy to recover heritage buildings in a
state of abandonment or underuse, as well as to implement the circular economy model in …

Cultural heritage is a particularly significant resource in creating tourism. When a local
community recognizes its cultural heritage (small historic towns, buildings, castles, and …

The importance of culture and cultural heritage for the achievement of sustainable
development is widely stressed in official documents. Nevertheless, the role of cultural …

Cultural heritage (CH) is considered a key element of cities and regions' identity
anduniqueness, contributing to people's wellbeing and health, as well as jobs creation …

In this paper we highlight the importance of culture, cultural heritage and creative industries
(CCI) in current European policies in relation to a number of societal challenges, and how …

The adaptive reuse of cultural heritage has been recognized as a driver of the circular
economy. It stimulates economic growth, boosts its inherent values, and reduces material …

The construction and building sectors are responsible for a large part of the consumption of
energy and natural resources. The concept of the circular economy, a closed-loop system …