Commercial Design Lab: Charles Bloszies on What Makes Building Conversions Work

Office-to-residential conversions continue to dominate conversations across commercial real estate, but not every building is a good candidate for adaptive reuse. From floor plate configurations and structural systems to government incentives and seismic upgrades, successful conversions depend on a complex mix of architectural, technical and financial considerations.In the latest episode of Commercial Design Lab, San Francisco-based architect and structural engineer Charles Bloszies joined CPE's Beata Lorincz to discuss the realities of adaptive reuse, drawing on nearly four decades of experience working on rehabilitation, urban infill and conversion projects.