Contemporary Approaches in Architecture: The Role of Architecture in the Circular Economy

Cultural heritage plays a significant role in driving sustainable urban development. As both an economic and cultural asset, it stimulates economic growth, enhances urban livability, and contributes to environmental adaptability. Moreover, the reuse of abandoned or underutilized heritage buildings and cultural landscapes offers a practical alternative to demolition, bypassing the wasteful processes of destruction and new construction, and thus prolonging the lifespan of cultural assets.