Under which credit is the use of abandoned buildings recognized?

The use of abandoned buildings is recognized under the credit for Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction. This credit aims to encourage sustainable building practices by recognizing the benefits of reusing existing structures. Utilizing abandoned buildings not only reduces the demand for new materials and construction but also helps preserve historical architecture and minimizes the environmental impacts associated with new building construction.

Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction focuses on the overall environmental footprint of a building throughout its entire life cycle. This includes considerations such as the reduction of waste, decreased resource consumption, and energy efficiency during the construction and operational phases. By repurposing abandoned buildings, projects align with the objectives of this credit by minimizing the use of new resources and promoting a more sustainable approach to urban development.

In contrast, while adaptive reuse specifically refers to the strategy of repurposing existing buildings for new uses, the broader context of life-cycle impacts includes not just the reuse of structures but also the implications this has on sustainability and resource conservation.