Abstract
The building industry's environmental impact underscores the urgent need for sustainable construction practices. Maintaining our building stock is, therefore, imperative. This research examines how circulation systems (i.e., stairs, lifts, corridors, cores, and shafts, which structure movement, connectivity, and accessibility) can facilitate adaptive reuse, ultimately extending the lifespan of buildings. Acknowledging that designing for change requires understanding change first, the study conducts an evidence-based analysis of converted buildings to generate novel insights into circulation's role in adaptability. By combining academic research with implicit knowledge from building practice, the project develops guidelines for designing and reusing buildings with robust circulation networks that critically contribute to a sustainable built environment.
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