Adaptive reuse of heritage buildings is a complex process. The multiple influencing factors and actors play a role in the decision-making process. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors influencing this process. So, we use a meta-synthesis approach based on a systematic literature review. The systematic review of national and international sources started with 473 articles and ended with the final results of 60 articles. We organized the extracted codes as 56 indicators and seven main dimensions, including heritage dimensions, physical dimensions, functional dimensions, economic dimensions, socio-cultural dimensions, dimensions related to management and regulations, and environmental dimensions. The indicators identified in different dimensions were divided into conditions (current situation) and consequences (desired situation). Among the influential factors in the literature, conservation of the building values, measuring the spatial and structural affordance of the existing fabric, economic benefits, especially job creation and financial self-sustainability, increasing public awareness and socio-cultural benefits, and existing rules and regulations are known as highly cited indicators.
Zareihajiabadi, F. , Hamzenejad, M. and Memarian, G. (2025). Adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, A review of factors that influence the decision-making process. Soffeh, (), -. doi: 10.48308/soffeh.2025.234779.1311
MLA
Zareihajiabadi, F. , , Hamzenejad, M. , and Memarian, G. . "Adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, A review of factors that influence the decision-making process", Soffeh, , , 2025, -. doi: 10.48308/soffeh.2025.234779.1311
HARVARD
Zareihajiabadi, F., Hamzenejad, M., Memarian, G. (2025). 'Adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, A review of factors that influence the decision-making process', Soffeh, (), pp. -. doi: 10.48308/soffeh.2025.234779.1311
CHICAGO
F. Zareihajiabadi , M. Hamzenejad and G. Memarian, "Adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, A review of factors that influence the decision-making process," Soffeh, (2025): -, doi: 10.48308/soffeh.2025.234779.1311
VANCOUVER
Zareihajiabadi, F., Hamzenejad, M., Memarian, G. Adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, A review of factors that influence the decision-making process. Soffeh, 2025; (): -. doi: 10.48308/soffeh.2025.234779.1311
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