Changing urban dynamics: Empty building spaces

Abstract

Abstract The Netherlands are facing a problem of vacant buildings or building spaces. The present study focuses on vacant office building spaces and their possible solutions. The transformation or reuse of the building has not been very successful as the available space is way too large or does not meet the requirement fully. The study focuses on the possible transformation based on area, location and feasibility. The study has analysed and suggested multiple feasible solutions to the empty spaces in Amsterdam as per the current scenario. The environmental impact by these transformations has been calculated in terms of Carbon Equivalent, making it a sustainable approach towards development of future. Then the Carbon Equivalent has been converted to carbon credits to evaluate the benefits of the transformation in financial terms. Last but not the least, the study has analysed the current scenario in developing countries like Saudi Arabia and India and suggested to take required steps at present to avoid problems in future.