Research of neglected buildings in Volyn region and assessment of their adaptation potential for community needs

Abstract

With the current rapid population growth in the Volyn region, the need for the construction of a larger number of buildings is growing. However, cities are quite densely built up these days and it is very difficult to find vacant land for construction.

 We must to pay attention to old abandoned buildings that have not been used for many years to provide the population of the Volyn region with new premises for commercial, industrial and other purposes,. Very often, the structures of such buildings are in normal condition, and the building can be used after reconstruction or major repairs. Using old buildings as a foundation for new ones is one of the most environmentally friendly and economical ways to build. People should make the most of urban areas and prevent areas from remaining unused. In addition, reconstruction takes much less time to implement than new construction. This factor contributes to a faster commissioning of the facility.

It is necessary to conduct a technical inspection of old buildings to check the load-bearing structures and confirm their condition, which meets the requirements for strength and reliability. First of all, load-bearing and enclosing structures are checked. It is also necessary to take into account the condition of non-capital structures for budget planning.

This article examines the problem of old buildings without exploitation, examines individual buildings, analyzes their technical condition, and draws conclusions about the possibilities of further exploitation. The examples given show only a small part of the abandoned buildings that can get a new life.

One building in the city of Lutsk and one building in the village of Zhuravychi were selected for the research. Both buildings have not been used for more than 15 years, but their structures are in good condition and suitable for use.