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Abdul-Aziz, A, Suresh, S and Renukappa, S (2020) The conundrum of professionalising building surveying in Malaysia. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 621–34.

Aibinu, A A and Papadonikolaki, E (2020) Conceptualizing and operationalizing team task interdependences: BIM implementation assessment using effort distribution analytics. Construction Management and Economics, 38(05), 420–46.

Akintola, A, Venkatachalam, S and Root, D (2020) Understanding BIM’s impact on professional work practices using activity theory. Construction Management and Economics, 38(05), 447–67.

Darby, S (2010) Smart metering: what potential for householder engagement?. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 442–57.

Fasna, M and Gunatilake, S (2020) Roles and functions of stakeholders in implementing energy retrofits in the hotel sector. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 737–51.

Gill, Z M, Tierney, M J, Pegg, I M and Allan, N (2010) Low-energy dwellings: the contribution of behaviours to actual performance. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 491–508.

Gupta, R and Chandiwala, S (2010) Understanding occupants: feedback techniques for large-scale low-carbon domestic refurbishments. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 530–48.

Hassanain, M A, Sanni-Anibire, M O, Mahmoud, A S and Ahmed, W (2019) Post-occupancy evaluation of research and academic laboratory facilities. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 797–810.

Hauashdh, A, Jailani, J, Abdul Rahman, I and AL-fadhali, N (2020) Building maintenance practices in Malaysia: a systematic review of issues, effects and the way forward. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 653–72.

Hendrickson, D J and Wittman, H K (2010) Post-occupancy assessment: building design, governance and household consumption. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 481–90.

Isaacs, N, Saville-Smith, K, Camilleri, M and Burrough, L (2010) Energy in New Zealand houses: comfort, physics and consumption. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 470–80.

Kıran Çakır, H, Aydın, D and Arabulan, S (2020) Adaptive reuse of open spaces in historical buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 703–19.

Kaasalainen, T and Huuhka, S (2020) Existing apartment buildings as a spatial reserve for assisted living. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 753–69.

• Type: Journal Article
• Keywords: Repurposing; Adaptability; Adaptive reuse; Mass housing; Population ageing;
• ISBN/ISSN: 2398-4708
• URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-02-2020-0015
• Abstract:
  Ageing populations induce needs to adapt existing housing. With ageing, the number of frail old people, who require assistance in daily life, is also increased. Converting existing housing into assisted living enables them to remain in their community while receiving necessary support and care. The purpose is to investigate whether post-war mass housing is spatially appropriate for adaptation into group homes for older people. The research material is attained from Finland. Spatial requirements for group homes are drawn from 130 units built or renovated during 2000–2015. Spatial characteristics of mass housing are mapped from 105 apartment buildings built in the 1970s. The latter are matched with the former by comparing the connectivity of layouts, sizes of units and the numbers and sizes of individual spaces. Group homes typically utilize a linear layout, which can easily be created in apartment buildings. Individual spaces of a group home fit apartment buildings effortlessly. Whole group home units mostly prove to be spatially feasible but result in looser dimensioning than is typical in existing units. The mass housing stock can be considered a spatial reserve for adaptation into group homes. This is the first study to employ a large-scale, multi-case spatial mapping approach to analyse the adaptability properties of mass housing into assisted living. The findings pertain primarily to the Finnish context, but a methodology is presented which can be applied to other countries and also to other spatial functions.

Lindblad, H and Guerrero, J R (2020) Client’s role in promoting BIM implementation and innovation in construction. Construction Management and Economics, 38(05), 468–82.

Marzouk, M, ElSharkawy, M, Elsayed, P and Eissa, A (2020) Resolving deterioration of heritage building elements using an expert system. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 721–35.

Pourebrahimi, M, Eghbali, S R and Pereira Roders, A (2020) Identifying building obsolescence: towards increasing buildings' service life. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 635–52.

Sharifi, A A and Farahinia, A H (2020) Evaluation of the future adaptive reuse of Mashrooteh house using the adaptSTAR model. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 771–84.

Stevenson, F and Rijal, H B (2010) Developing occupancy feedback from a prototype to improve housing production. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 549–63.

van Dam, S S, Bakker, C A and van Hal, J D M (2010) Home energy monitors: impact over the medium-term. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 458–69.

Wilkinson, S, Biloria, N and Ralph, P (2020) The technical issues associated with algae building technology. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 673–88.

Williamson, T, Soebarto, V and Radford, A (2010) Comfort and energy use in five Australian award-winning houses: regulated, measured and perceived. Building Research & Information, 38(05), 509–29.

Yazdani Mehr, S and Wilkinson, S (2020) The importance of place and authenticity in adaptive reuse of heritage buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 689–701.

Zhang, K (2020) Energy-saving parameterized design of buildings based on genetic algorithm. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(05), 785–95.