Circular built environment definitions

There are currently 2 definitions in this directory beginning with the letter A.
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Adaptable building
Building that is designed in such a way that, over time, it can be readily transformed to accommodate uses for which it was not originally conceived.

Adaptive Reuse
Reusing an existing building for a new purpose. As an alternative to new construction, adaptive reuse can allow a project to significantly reduce its embodied carbon impact and participate in a circular economy.


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