| Abstract |
The concept of sustainable development, encompassing such aspects as circularity and regenerative building solutions, has now become an integral element of contemporary design. In the context of the development of a modern designer’s workshop, it is necessary to consider a range of issues, including resiliency, passive, ecological, energy, nZEB, and various smart cities issues, in addition to more conventional analyses. Currently, we are confronted with the advent of the circular economy, which has a profound impact on the integration of circular loops into the flow of building materials and on the design approach and management choices. It is also necessary to consider the existing building stock, including historic heritage buildings and internal fit-out, within this new theme. The majority of existing research either deals with new or modernised buildings or with the reuse flows of various materials, which frequently originate from historic buildings that have been deemed beyond repair. This chapter presents an alternative approach, whereby the design is focused on the optimal choices and encompasses a chain of several intertwining approaches. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Elzbieta Rynska; individual chapters, the contributors.. |
