Buildings as Material Banks: Reversible Architecture for Multi-Life Building Systems

Traditional construction follows a linear model. Buildings are built, used, and then torn down, which creates a lot of waste and resource loss. The idea of Buildings as Material Banks suggests a circular approach. In this model, buildings are designed as reusable systems of components. With reversible architecture and modular construction, we can recover materials and use them across multiple life cycles. This study looks at how reversible design allows for adaptable buildings that can have multiple lives. It also focuses on improving environmental performance and urban sustainability.