Decolonizing industrial heritage : adaptive reuse, community engagement, and climate resilience / Asma Mehan (assistant professor and director, Architectural Humanities and Urbanism Lab, Huckabee College of Architecture, Texas Tech University, USA).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mehan, Asma, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Decolonizing research series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Industrial archaeology.

Buildings--Remodeling for other use.

Buildings.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (246 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This timely book explores the adaptive reuse of industrial heritage through the lenses of decolonization and climate resilience. Author Asma Mehan presents a critical framework for understanding and reinvigorating industrial remains as evolving infrastructures that foster ecological and social transformation. Chapters highlight the need for new models of reuse that advance circular economies, inclusive governance and spatial equality. Drawing on a wide range of case studies, from grain silos to oil towns, Mehan connects digital technologies like Geographic Information System and AI with community-driven approaches, proposing adaptive reuse as a core strategy for climate response and urban regeneration. The book provides a roadmap for revitalizing post-industrial spaces and entities with care, culture and accountability. Decolonizing Industrial Heritage is a key resource for students and scholars in heritage studies, planning, architecture and urban studies. It is also beneficial for heritage, development and indigenous rights practitioners, as well as professionals in international development agencies and NGOs"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Author biography

Introduction to decolonizing industrial heritage

1. Industrial heritage and the politics of space

2. Decolonizing industrial heritage: A critical framework

3. Community-centered adaptive reuse: Participatory design and urban commons

4. Climate adaptation and industrial heritage: Sustainable futures

5. Digital tools and AI in adaptive reuse

6. Economic models of industrial adaptive reuse

7. Case studies: Adaptive reuse along the ogallala aquifer

Conclusion: Rethinking industrial heritage for just and sustainable cities

References.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035370993 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.