Abstract
As the world population continues to grow,1 cities face unprecedented challenges in accommodating their spatial needs in a context of climate and social crisis. Recognising that urban areas are complex networks of buildings, services and infrastructures that evolve over time,2 plagued by obsolescence, there is a growing interest in adaptability in both academic and professional discourse. Yet, the link between spatial adaptability in architecture and urban sprawl impacting city liveability remains unclear, as the predominant focus remains on component reuse rather than addressing obsolescence holistically within the urban realm. […]
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Livable Cities - London |
| Subtitle of host publication | A Critique of Issues Affecting Life in Cities |
| Editors | Robert Lastman |
| Publisher | AMPS Architecture Media Politics Society |
| Pages | 464-477 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
| Event | AMPS: Liveable Cities - City, University of London, London, United Kingdom Duration: 26 Jun 2024 → 28 Jun 2024 https://amps-research.com/conference/livable-cities-london/ |
Publication series
| Name | AMPS Proceedings Series |
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| Number | 39.2 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 2398-9467 |
Conference
| Conference | AMPS |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 26/06/24 → 28/06/24 |
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Country (case study)
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
