Obsolescence, conceptual model and proposal for case studies

摘要: What is obsolescence? There a general understanding that buildings, similar to machinery, should be demolished and replaced when they become obsolete. The truth of this assertion found problematic, as obsolescence not clearly understood in conceptual or practical terms. Understanding important. It presents serious threat built property it rarely accounts for the immobile, long lasting capital-intensive characteristics property, its societal cultural significance. Minimizing extending longevity are therefore indispensable maintaining investments involved. In paper explored address how buildings can diagnosed what extent demolition an unavoidable consequence. A model developed which allows different kinds characterised. usefulness tested by analysing cases obsolescence. proposal case studies described.