Sustainable Renovation
Retrofitting and reusing existing buildings with lower-carbon materials, preserved heritage fabric, and contemporary performance upgrades.
Sustainable renovation extends the life of existing buildings rather than replacing them, reducing the embodied carbon locked in structure, foundations, and materials. Designers working in this area weigh energy performance upgrades against the cultural and structural value of what already stands.
Projects in this community range from heritage farmhouses and school campuses to small coastal retreats and hemp-based construction. Together they show how reuse, regional materials, and careful adaptation can meet modern living and teaching needs.
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Historic Dutch Farmhouse Transformation Blending Heritage Architecture with Contemporary Living
Historic Dutch farmhouse renovation blending heritage architecture with modern extension, glass façade, garden integration, and contrasting spatial experiences.
Campus ACV-CSC-Metea: Sustainable Renovation and Contemporary Educational Architecture in Ghent
A sustainable, wood-structured Ghent campus integrating renovated volumes, green courtyards, glass transparency, flexible offices, and energy-efficient design.
Chumbaria Village Hemp Brick House by Arquitectura Viva
A sustainable renovation in Portugal, transforming a historic barn into hemp-block lodgings, blending exposed traditional and contemporary materials.
Nhã Homestay: A Serene Coastal Retreat in Vũng Tàu by Hoohoo Studioo
Nhã Homestay in Vũng Tàu blends coastal-inspired design, natural rocks, sustainable renovation, and fluid indoor-outdoor spaces for serene guest experiences.
