Evaluation of the future adaptive reuse of Mashrooteh house using the adaptSTAR model

Abstract

<jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Purpose</jats:title><jats:p>The concept of adaptive reuse is an effective strategy in enhancing the heritage assets economic, cultural and social values. The main purpose of this research is to determine how to increase the life of the heritage buildings thereby improving their sustainability and reducing energy consumption and waste, while preserving them from the risk of obsolescence.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Design/methodology/approach</jats:title><jats:p>The qualitative method has been used in this research to evaluate the functional quality and sustainability of Mashrooteh house by using the adaptSTAR model with its scoring sheet with respective design criteria. Predicting and evaluating the sustainability and adaptability of the historic Mashrooteh house in Tabriz will ensure its reuse and increase its adaptability and future life.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Findings</jats:title><jats:p>Findings have shown that to increase the adaptability and future life of Mashrooteh house, it requires the improvement of the physical, legal, technological and functional criteria in order to provide suitable conditions for increasing the environmental and functional sustainability of this heritage building, while improving the quality of its spaces.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Originality/value</jats:title><jats:p>With the emphasis on conservation of national heritage as well as promoting sustainable development, the overall service life of these structures can be extended. The significance of this study lies in recognizing the incompatibilities and potential of viable approaches to rehabilitate the volatile condition of Mashrooteh house. The result of this study will add value to existing sustainable reuse database in Tabriz and other countries in the Middle East region.</jats:p></jats:sec>

The Most Appropriate Reuse of Historic Buildings

“…In order to repurpose the old Mashrooteh home in Tabriz and improve its future adaptability, this study includes forecasting and analyzing its sustainability. The AdaptSTAR model, which emphasizes physical, technological, functional, economic, social, legal, and political factors, was utilized in this study's qualitative approach to evaluate the Mashrooteh house's usability and sustainability [31].…”

A theoretical framework for developing the MAU model to determine the most appropriate use for historic buildings

“…Therefore, in due course of such intervention, it is vital to maintain and protect the originality, sense of place and architectural features of the building to avoid passing false or distorted perception to future generations (Günçe and Mısırlısoy, 2019; Mısırlısoy and Günçe, 2016). In case of adaption and reusing a historic building, the imperative of developing an efficient assessment method for facilitating and ensuring the appropriate selection of new uses would be challenging (Sharifi and Farahinia, 2020b). When it comes to deciding on which potential new use might be the most appropriate one, the concerns about inherent heritage values may bring about disagreements between and among preservation organizations and other stakeholders.…”