In June, CHT had the pleasure of hosting an engaging event as part of our CHT event series, focusing on the hot topic of ‘Adaptive Reuse’ with an emphasis on office to residential conversion. The response was overwhelming, with our largest event attendance to date.
We were honoured to have Associate Professor, Dr. Ben Clifford from the Bartlett School of Planning, UCL, as our guest speaker, sharing valuable insights from the UK experience. His expertise shed light on how planning and policies play a pivotal role in the successful transformation of office spaces into vibrant residential environments.
Our own Founding Director, David Carabott, also presented a compelling case study that delved into tailor-made solutions for the Melbourne market. By identifying key parameters, we explored the options and viability of office conversion projects in our local context.
The recent interest in adaptive reuse of office buildings to residential has been phenomenal, with the potential to address multiple challenges, including housing availability and the growing difficulties of leasing office spaces. Moreover, this solution offers the important benefits of enhanced construction efficiency and better environmental outcomes by reducing embodied carbon.