Who We Help
Every building, its surrounding community, and the eventual end-user have unique needs. All our projects are tailored to meet those needs. We work with a wide range of communities and organisations across the city, from third-sector charities to sports clubs and small businesses to housing associations. The end goal is always to find viable and sustainable new uses for old buildings.
How we help
The first stage of any project is a comprehensive exploration of how a building could be reused, who it could be reused by and what construction work would need to be undertaken to make this happen. This includes:
Retrofitting also requires that old buildings are improved to meet current expectations in terms of accessibility and sustainability. All this takes time, but these early planning stages are critical to ensuring a project's long-term viability and success. |
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Why reuse old buildings?
Community Benefits:
Many old buildings can be adapted for new purposes. Adaptive reuse not only saves the building but also contributes to the surrounding community by providing new amenities and services. The restoration of old buildings also fosters a sense of local identity, community pride and ownership. |
Environmental Benefits:
Restoring old buildings is more environmentally friendly than demolishing and constructing new ones. It reduces the amount of construction waste in landfills and minimises the energy and resources needed to produce new materials. They can often be upgraded to meet modern energy efficiency standards, making them more sustainable in the long run. |
Cultural Benefits:
Old buildings are repositories of our shared past - as personal and collective local landmarks and as places that hold memories and cultural significance to the generations who have lived, worked and played in and around them. Restoring these buildings helps preserve a tangible link to the past, allowing present and future generations to appreciate and learn about their heritage. |
Economic Benefits:
Derelict buildings blight the areas around them. When old buildings are rehabilitated, they can bring new investment to the surrounding area, attracting businesses and tourism, creating new jobs and stimulating the local economy. |
Education and Learning:
Historic buildings showcase a vast range of architectural styles, materials, skills and crafts. Learning from historic buildings through restoration helps support the development of traditional skills and knowledge. A better-trained, more knowledgeable workforce helps us look after our built environment, both old and new. |
Parkhead School, Westmuir Street, Parkhead. Completed in 2016.
