Modernisation and value addition of buildings refurbished for adaptive reuse

Construction as a major industry has been found in recent years to leave substantial impacts on the environment. Devices for providing comfort and convenience, circulation facilities and the like are responsible for more than 40 per cent of the global energy used. Emerging trends in urbanization in affluent societies showcase exponential increases in demand for modern energy sucking services in residences, commercial and public service sectors. Ensuring energy efficiency in constructions thus is found to be point in energy security prospects - the first step recommended to enhance the much sort after sustainability. Introducing value addition in buildings to ensure these facts receive global attention now. The study projects the salient findings observed with refurbished buildings and the value addition done to such buildings to qualify them as fit for adaptive reuse.