1 month ago - In the late 20th century and now in the 21st century, urban renewal initiatives have often pursued three key goals: economic revitalization, social or cultural regeneration, and environmental sustainability.
The study takes a house-owners perspective with a holistic approach to sustainability covering both environmental, social and economic aspects. It is based on a questionnaire survey with 341 citizens in a city in Norway. The results confirm that economic issues are the main barrier for SBR and different forms of financial support are suggested to resolve this barrier. The paper discusses the role of urban Facility Management (FM) in promoting SBR and points to the need for an intermediary role to engage citizens to co-create their needs for SBR in urban areas together with public/private sectors.
This particular example perfectly highlights why Urban House Renovation And Sustainability is so captivating.
- The kitchen islands structure has been formed out of melted down plastic from chocolate box moulds for an innovative, unique and sustainable touch. ... Inspired by the homeowners love of art, design and architecture, this urban terraced home has been revamped with an eye-catching medley of textures, colours and patterns. Bradley Van Der Straeten Architects and Optimal Build, the team behind the works, took a fabric-first approach to the renovation, paying attention to the unique thermal properties of the period home.
- Firefighting, search and rescue in buildings under refurbishment suffer from a rapidly changing multilayer fire environment, collapsing exterior wall elements, and imminent life threats. Ineffectual firefighting in the aforementioned events demonstrates that current emergency response and practice are no longer adequate for the hazards presented by urban faades and their renovation methods.
- The average summer season intensity ... and climate pressures but smart renovations that focus on efficient use of energy and resources can help Europe increase the sustainability of its housing sector, according to a European ...
