Reviving spaces; a transformation of vacant office buildings
| dc.contributor.author | Berisha, Edona | |
| dc.contributor.department | Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnadsteknik (ACE) | sv |
| dc.contributor.department | Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnadsteknik (ACE) | en |
| dc.contributor.examiner | Gross, Björn | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Ekegren, Mikael | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-16T07:51:52Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-16T07:51:52Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.date.submitted | ||
| dc.description.abstract | The construction industry is today confronted with a spectrum of challenges, such as climate change, strict building regulations, high material costs and expensive housing. These factors have led to complex requirements for constructing buildings that are environmentally and socially sustainable, economically feasible that meet long-term needs. As new residential buildings are built everyday, there are some existing buildings that remain underutilized for a variety of reasons. This phenomenon has become particularly evident in urbanized areas, where office environments, as a result of the pandemic and the increasing trend of remote work, are now in the shadow of their former use. Here a complex challenge arises: how can we revitalize these underutilized buildings and contribute to solving these challenges? A potential solution is the conversion of office spaces to housing, however it is not that simple. Above all, it concerns cost limitations and creative design solutions in order to be able to offer qualitative housing as a result. While some of these office buildings may be practically impossible to convert into residences, there is a significant amount of buildings that bear advantageous characteristics such as central locations, panoramic views and an adaptable architectural structure that is well suited for residential purposes. This thesis aims to explore the potential for the conversion of an office building in Gothenburg into qualitative apartments through sustainable means. The study will include subjects as site- and building analysis, design and construction solutions, governmental regulations as well as analysis of reference projects. | |
| dc.identifier.coursecode | ACEX35 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/308606 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.setspec.uppsok | Technology | |
| dc.subject | Gothenburg, transformation, office, housing | |
| dc.title | Reviving spaces; a transformation of vacant office buildings | |
| dc.type.degree | Examensarbete för masterexamen | sv |
| dc.type.degree | Master's Thesis | en |
| dc.type.uppsok | H | |
| local.programme | Architecture and urban design (MPARC), MSc |