Material Conservation in Adaptive Reuse: Its Role and Relationship to Sustainability

Year 2025, Volume: 13 Issue: 3, 485 - 511, 30.09.2025

Songül Durusoy , Filiz Karakuş

Abstract

Adaptive reuse is increasingly becoming a mainstream approach in architecture as a way to preserve cultural heritage, reduce carbon emissions, minimize material use, and promote sustainability in multiple ways. Within adaptive reuse, material conservation is an important but less-explored aspect that supports sustainability. This work examines the relationship between adaptive reuse and material preservation, emphasizing how maintaining original building materials benefits heritage continuity and sustainability. By reviewing published literature and analyzing various local and international case studies, the study considers the strategies, strengths, and challenges of material preservation in adaptive reuse projects. It highlights the substantial environmental benefits of resource efficiency, waste reduction, and energy savings embedded in materials. Furthermore, the research explores the ecological, economic, and cultural impacts of material conservation strategies on the long-term sustainability of adaptive reuse efforts. The paper underscores the essential role of material conservation as a strategic approach in adaptive reuse, aiming to enhance understanding and reinforce the importance of preserving original materials.

Keywords

Adaptive Reuse , Material Conservation , Sustainability , Waste Reduction , Resource Efficiency

Uyarlamalı Yeniden Kullanımda Malzeme Koruma: Sürdürülebilirlikle Rolü ve İlişkisi

Abstract

Uyarlamalı yeniden kullanım, kültürel mirası korumak, karbon emisyonlarını azaltmak, malzeme kullanımını en aza indirmek ve çok yönlü bir şekilde sürdürülebilirliği teşvik etmek amacıyla mimarlıkta giderek ana akım bir yaklaşım haline gelmektedir. Uyarlamalı yeniden kullanım kapsamında, malzeme koruma, sürdürülebilirliği destekleyen ancak daha az araştırılmış önemli bir yön olarak öne çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışma, uyarlamalı yeniden kullanım ile malzeme korunumu arasındaki ilişkiyi inceleyerek, orijinal yapı malzemelerinin korunmasının miras sürekliliğine ve sürdürülebilirliğe nasıl katkı sağladığını vurgulamaktadır. Yayınlanmış literatürün incelenmesi ve çeşitli yerel ve uluslararası örnek olayların analiz edilmesi yoluyla, çalışma uyarlamalı yeniden kullanım projelerinde malzeme korunumu stratejilerini, güçlü yönlerini ve zorluklarını ele almaktadır. Ayrıca, çalışmada kaynak verimliliği, atık azaltımı ve malzemelere gömülü enerji tasarrufunun sağladığı önemli çevresel faydalar ortaya konulmaktadır. Bununla birlikte, araştırma malzeme koruma stratejilerinin uyarlamalı yeniden kullanım çabalarının uzun vadeli sürdürülebilirliği üzerindeki ekolojik, ekonomik ve kültürel etkilerini incelemektedir. Makale, uyarlamalı yeniden kullanımda stratejik bir yaklaşım olarak malzeme korumanın temel rolünü vurgulayarak, orijinal malzemelerin korunmasının önemini pekiştirmeyi ve bu konudaki anlayışı geliştirmeyi amaçlamaktadır.

Keywords

Uyarlanabilir Yeniden Kullanım , Malzeme Koruma , Sürdürülebilirlik , Atık Azaltma , Kaynak Verimliliği

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