Retrofitting the city: reuse of non-domestic buildings

摘要: The purpose of this paper has been to identify and understand the commercial framing retrofitting activities existing buildings in UK, mediation these issues current regeneration processes their relation objectives for sustainable development. A case study carried out Bristol focusing on dynamics non-domestic buildings. Results show that local community are more present practice than environmental protection carbon reduction. This situation is supported by policy interests. Sustainability have had an impact building practices we might be experiencing a shift where UK property sector gaining understanding risk having ‘unsustainable’ property. Still, indicates radical changes needed order reach contemporary reduction stock meet anticipated stronger regulation. was 2008 but before global financial crisis impacted development activity Bristol.