Political and economic factors drive the sustainability of repurposing old buildings
In short: Researchers developed a new framework to measure whether adaptive reuse—the process of repurposing existing structures—contributes to urban sustainability. By combining several strategic planning tools and expert evaluations, they found that political and economic dimensions are the most influential factors in these projects. The study also observed that the strengths and opportunities of adaptive reuse generally outweigh its potential weaknesses and threats.
The study used an integrated model combining PESTLE and SWOT analyses, with results evaluated by experts using the Analytic Hierarchy Process. This approach allowed the researchers to quantify the sustainability of adaptive reuse practices.
Because the study relies on expert pairwise comparisons to rank indicators, the findings reflect expert perspectives rather than direct longitudinal measurements of specific building projects.
Why it matters: Identifying the most influential political and economic drivers can help policymakers better implement sustainable urban redevelopment strategies.
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- Source: Research: Vardopoulos et al. (2021). An Integrated SWOT-PESTLE-AHP Model Assessing Sustainability in Adaptive Reuse Projects. Applied Sciences. · cc-by
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