From cutting-edge projects to thoughtful interviews, seven stories on adaptive reuse 

‘Sustainability’ as a standalone word has long since become something of an empty signifier. It can mean anything from technocractic certifications to greenwashing, so it’s important that built environment professionals are specific and detailed when emphasising the need to design facing the climate crisis.Circular economy, recycling, minimising waste, material longevity and innovation – these are all crucial approaches. Adaptive reuse, however, seems to be the point arou