Architectural Strategies for Adaptive Reuse of Buildings to Create Affordable Housing

The rapid development of modern society exacerbates the problem of affordable housing shortages: according to the UN, over 1.8 billion people live in substandard housing conditions, highlighting the global scale of the crisis. At the same time, the number of buildings that have lost their original purpose and negatively impact the urban environment is increasing, necessitating the search for effective solutions. Such spaces lead to the degradation of territories, increased social exclusion, and the inefficient use of resources. One promising approach to addressing these issues is the adaptive reuse of buildings. This strategy involves repurposing abandoned buildings for affordable housing and introducing new functions into vacant urban structures, enhancing their social significance. The integrated application of such approaches contributes to the development of sustainable and ecologically balanced urban communities. The results of the study demonstrate that the adaptive use of buildings is relevant for socio-economic development and increased environmental sustainability, enabling a multifunctional approach to urban renewal.