Challenge Statement: Habitat-Adaptation How can urban places (building stock, public spaces and civic infrastructure) be active contributors to resource conservation while remaining adaptable for future needs?

Habitat-Adaptation: In scope/ out of scope

In scope: active materials, building materials with an

aesthetic & environmental function, heat management, built

environment; natural environment; upgrades,

retrofits, deep green retrofits

Out: Resilience / Storm-proofing

for buildings

Out: Transportation

Habitat-Adaptation: Expected Outcomes

Identify the gaps: Challenging & relevant

Co-create ideas/ solutions: Holistic and realizable

Design action plan: Answer an RFP with a business plan or proposal; analyze and illustrate future solutions. Be specific: time frame, roles and responsibilities, commitments

Presentation to ‘Urban Experts’

Ideas for adapting the built and natural environment, while contributing to low impact

Active materials e.g. self-cleaning, energy producing or heat management materials

Upgrades to building envelope, mechanical, lighting and electrical/control systems

Building reuse concepts that create a nucleus of growth – e.g. open a center for entrepreneurs that attracts further public/private investment and creates ecosystems in support of the entrepreneurs

Which innovations are missing?

Key question:

Imagine:

An investment fund is calling for a proposal (RFP) for the sustainable adaptation of a mixed-use commercial and residential building in Red Hook that has a strategic location.

Your team's proposal should show how you will adapt a building for reuse so that it meets the needs of the citizens of Red Hook for the long-term and becomes a model for adaptation with low impact.

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Red Hook Reference map

Red Hook, Brooklyn

150 years

All image sources own or these Creative Commons photos:

Slide 1: Jim Henderson

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