Adaptive reuse of heritage buildings, A review of factors that influence the decision-making process

Document Type : Original Article

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Iran University of Science and Technology

Abstract

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.

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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 14 March 2025
  • Receive Date: 10 February 2024
  • Revise Date: 07 December 2024
  • Accept Date: 14 March 2025